Easy The BEST Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Easy The BEST Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty lime juice for a burst of flavor. Ideal for summer barbecues or casual picnics, this pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste reminiscent of Mexican street food, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, grill or boil the corn until tender. If grilled, cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), chili powder, and salt. Mix well until coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg