Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer right to your table. This delightful salad combines tender pasta with sweet corn, a creamy and zesty dressing, and a medley of spices, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or a quick weeknight meal. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime juice, this pasta salad is sure to impress your family and friends as they ask for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad will be the star of the show!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare corn by boiling or grilling fresh corn until tender or draining canned/frozen corn.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta, corn kernels, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño (if using) in the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg