Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful pasta salad combines tender rotini with sweet grilled corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime for a refreshing taste that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch. Its colorful presentation and variety of textures make it a crowd-pleaser among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen; grilled preferred)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill fresh corn until lightly charred, cool it, then cut the kernels off the cob (if using frozen corn, thaw and drain).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Before serving, garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg