Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful fusion of textures and tastes to your table. This refreshing salad combines tender rotini pasta with sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, making it a perfect side for any gathering or a light lunch option. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad uses pantry staples, ensuring you can whip it up without a lengthy shopping trip. Serve it alongside grilled proteins or as part of a taco night spread, and watch your guests enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. rotini pasta
- 4 (10 oz.) bags frozen fire-roasted corn (or 3 (15 oz.) cans of corn)
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or queso fresco)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- a couple pinches cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cheese, and cilantro. Pour most of the dressing over the mix and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with additional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg