Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that fuses the classic tastes of elote with pasta for an easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad features sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, offering a delightful flavor explosion that will impress family and friends alike. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this colorful side or main course. Ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this pasta salad is packed with pantry staples and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. It’s not only a crowd-pleaser but also holds up well in the fridge, making it great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 4 bags frozen fire-roasted corn (or 3 cans of corn)
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; allow to cool.
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime zest and juice in a bowl to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta with corn, Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until well coated.
- 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 (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg