Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion that effortlessly combines sweet corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a tangy dressing. Ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or simply elevating your weekday meals, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also sure to please any crowd. With its beautiful presentation and explosion of flavors from lime and spices, it’s a dish you’ll want to make time and again. Best of all, it uses common pantry staples, making it easy to whip up whenever the craving strikes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. rotini pasta
- 4 (10 oz.) bags frozen fire-roasted corn (or 3 (15 oz.) cans)
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- a couple pinches cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; let cool.
- 2. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, lime juice, spices, and seasoning.
- 3. Combine cooled pasta with corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- 4. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
- 5. Serve on a platter garnished with extra cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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