Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish inspired by the beloved elote. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this salad combines charred corn, zesty lime, and rich cotija cheese to create a perfect side dish for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or just looking for an easy meal prep option, this pasta salad is sure to impress. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s bursting with flavor from chili powder and smoked paprika. Chill it for 30 minutes to enhance the taste, making every bite a celebration of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side
- 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 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and cotija cheese for garnish
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 to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 18mg