Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of corn, the creaminess of Cotija cheese, and a zesty dressing to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. rotini pasta
- 4 (10 oz.) bags frozen fire-roasted corn or 3 (15 oz.) cans corn
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, lime zest, juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro. Pour dressing over and toss gently until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg