Description
Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn into a creamy pasta salad. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or casual lunches, this salad combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and a rich dressing to create a crowd-pleasing favorite. With its quick preparation time and ability to be made ahead of time, you can enjoy this refreshing dish at any gathering. The colorful presentation makes it as appealing as it is tasty, ensuring your guests will keep coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen; grilled preferred)
- 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 according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Grill fresh corn until lightly charred or thaw frozen corn if using. Allow to cool before cutting kernels off the cob.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor.
- Before serving, garnish with extra cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for better flavor. Chill the salad before serving to enhance the mingling of flavors. Feel free to add additional veggies like diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.