Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings the flavors of elote to your table. This easy-to-make salad combines tender pasta with charred corn, a rich dressing, and zesty spices, creating a delightful fusion that will impress your guests. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a quick side for dinner, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. With its refreshing ingredients and creamy texture, it’s sure to be an instant favorite at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups corn (grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro and cotija cheese.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg