Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish that beautifully marries the flavors of traditional elote with tender pasta. This vibrant salad features charred corn, creamy dressing, and a blend of spices, making it an irresistible addition to any BBQ, picnic, or casual dinner. With its eye-catching colors and delightful taste, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meals, it’s a refreshing option that brings a festive touch to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and corn.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and cotija cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg