Description
A delightful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad that combines hearty pasta with sweet corn, creamy dressing, and tangy spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- If using fresh corn, cook it by boiling or grilling until tender. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or thaw as needed.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, corn kernels, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding diced bell peppers and always let the pasta cool before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg