Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this dish combines sweet grilled corn, zesty lime, and a creamy dressing to create a refreshing salad that’s sure to impress. It’s not only visually appealing with its bright colors but also packed with bold flavors. The best part? It’s simple to make and customizable! Add your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized twist. This salad is perfect for meal prep too, as it tastes even better the next day when the flavors meld together. Enjoy this delightful dish as a main course or side; it’s versatile enough to complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bite-sized pasta (e.g., rotini)
- 3 ears grilled corn (or 2 cans drained corn)
- â…“ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ cup red onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
- Optional for garnish: diced avocado
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cut grilled corn off the cob and place in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, garlic, chipotle powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Mix cooked pasta, corn, cilantro, diced onion, bell pepper, and cheese in the bowl with corn. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg