Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines the essence of classic street corn with tender pasta, making it a perfect addition to any gathering. With its rich creamy dressing and zesty spices, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this colorful side that’s ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing weeknight meal. The delightful combination of sweet corn, tangy lime, and aromatic cilantro will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required after pasta cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- If using fresh corn, boil or grill until tender; if canned or frozen, simply drain or thaw.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, corn kernels, cilantro; toss gently until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg