Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With a creamy dressing, sweet corn, and zesty spices, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a sunny barbecue or a cozy family dinner. Quick to prepare and versatile, it can be served as a side or even as a main course. Each ingredient comes together to create a delightful medley of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Once you try this salad, it’ll become a staple in your meal rotation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- If using fresh corn, boil or grill until tender; drain if using canned or thaw if frozen.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, corn kernels, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño to the dressing; toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg