Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that marries the classic flavors of elote with tender rotini pasta. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or potlucks, this salad is quick to prepare and boasts a creamy dressing that elevates every bite. The combination of sweet corn, zesty lime, and crumbly Cotija cheese creates a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Not only is it visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also incredibly versatile—perfect as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. rotini pasta
- 4 bags frozen fire-roasted corn (or 3 cans of corn)
- 1 cup Cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- a couple pinches cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; toss with olive oil and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, spices, lime juice & zest.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/mexican-street-corn-pasta-salad/