Description
This vibrant and flavorful twist on classic Mexican street corn combines creamy, zesty elements with comforting pasta. It’s a delightful explosion of flavors and colors, perfect for summer barbecues or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- Short pasta (like fusilli or rotini)
- Fresh corn on the cob (or canned/frozen corn)
- Cotija cheese (or feta cheese as a substitute)
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a lighter option)
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Fresh cilantro (or parsley as an alternative)
- Red onion (or green onions as a milder alternative)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
- If using fresh corn, grill or boil the corn cobs until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, simply heat it through and drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cheese into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Give the salad a quick stir before serving. Garnish with extra cheese and cilantro if desired. Enjoy your Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add black beans or diced bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. Adjust the spice level by adding diced jalapeños for heat. This salad is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.