Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn, creamy dressing, and spices for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the corn mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute feta cheese for cotija if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Mexican Cuisine, Summer Salad