Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that melds the beloved flavors of elote—charred corn, zesty lime, and spices—with tender pasta. This delightful salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and refreshing taste. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be served as a side or a main dish. Enjoy the rich combination of textures and flavors in every bite!
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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro and cotija cheese carefully to maintain texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg