Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad That Brightens Your Day

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect vibrant dish that combines sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty flavors for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta (rotini or elbow macaroni)

For the Dressing

1 cup Mayonnaise
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Cotija Cheese or feta as a substitute

For Flavoring

¼ cup Cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin optional
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

For the Corn

4 ears Corn grilled, boiled, or roasted
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

For Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Serving

1 Lime Wedges optional
to taste Hot Sauce optional

Equipment

Grill
Pot
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
airtight container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Corn: Grill corn for 10-15 mins until charred, boil for 5-7 mins until tender, or roast at 400°F for 20-25 mins. Cool and cut kernels off.
Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta 8-10 mins until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water. Cool completely.
Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Assemble the Salad: Add corn kernels and dressing to cooled pasta; gently toss to combine.
Chill the Salad: Refrigerate for at least 30 mins to meld flavors.
Serve and Garnish: Stir gently, garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro, and serve cold with lime wedges or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for added heartiness.

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