Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Combining sweet corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a delightful side dish, it brings together pantry staples in just 20 minutes. With its burst of flavors from lime and spices, this versatile salad can be enjoyed on its own or alongside grilled meats. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients like avocado or jalapeños, it’s sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. rotini pasta
- 4 (10 oz.) bags frozen fire-roasted corn or 3 (15 oz.) cans corn
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Fresh cilantro
- Zesty lime juice and zest
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice and zest; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss until well coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter; drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg