Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish blends the bright flavors of elote, or Mexican street corn, into a creamy pasta delight that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a cozy family dinner, it requires minimal prep time and is guaranteed to impress your guests. With customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to suit your taste preferences while keeping it simple and delicious. The combination of zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro adds a burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with tender rotini pasta and sweet corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, grill until lightly charred; cool before cutting kernels off the cob. Thaw frozen corn if using.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the dressing; toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg