Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines the beloved tastes of traditional Mexican street corn with pasta. This salad features smoky roasted corn, creamy dressing, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime kick, perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s highly customizable to suit any palate, making it a favorite among friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn (grilled or roasted)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or roast the corn until charred; let cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, cilantro, and cotija cheese with the dressing; mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg