The BEST Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
The BEST Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that celebrates summer flavors in every bite. With sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, this colorful pasta salad is perfect for barbecues or as a delightful meal on its own. It promises to impress at gatherings or cozy dinners, bringing a fiesta of taste and texture that will keep family and friends coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool under cold water.
- Grill or boil the corn until tender; cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, onion, cilantro, and cheese; toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg