Description
This vibrant and creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines charred corn, zesty lime, and spices with tender pasta for a festive and flavorful side dish.
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
1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with corn.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until fully coated.
4. Fold in chopped cilantro and cotija cheese.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use grilled corn for the most flavor.
Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
This is a great make-ahead dish for BBQs and potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg