Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish! This vibrant and creamy pasta salad combines the delightful flavors inspired by elote, featuring grilled corn, a zesty dressing, and a medley of spices—all tossed with tender pasta. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal, its unique taste and colorful presentation will captivate your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups grilled or canned corn
- 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)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and corn.
- In another bowl, whisk together 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 until fully coated.
- Gently fold in cilantro and cotija cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 18mg