Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer gatherings right to your table. This delightful salad features tender rotini pasta tossed with sweet, charred corn, and a creamy zesty dressing made with fresh lime juice and spices. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, each bite is a burst of flavor that will surely impress your friends and family. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also allows for easy customization based on your preferences. With its colorful presentation and satisfying textures, Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is destined to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups frozen fire roasted corn (thawed)
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus additional for salted pasta cooking water)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the dressing in a large bowl. Add thawed corn, cotija cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro; gently toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg