Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish that combines the vibrant flavors of elote with creamy pasta for a delightful experience. This refreshing salad features tender rotini or penne pasta mixed with grilled corn, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese, all enveloped in a zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and spices. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any family gathering, this dish not only impresses with its colorful presentation but also guarantees to tantalize taste buds. Easy to prepare and even better when chilled, it’s the ideal side or light meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta with corn.
- In a separate 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 chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg