Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or picnics. This creamy salad beautifully combines the sweetness of corn with the zest of lime and a hint of spiciness from jalapeños. Tossed with rotini pasta and complemented by fresh cilantro and a rich dressing, this pasta salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit any palate. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside grilled meats for a delightful meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 2 (15 oz) cans golden kernel corn
- 1 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small/medium red onion (diced)
- 1.5 large fresh jalapeños (deseeded, deveined & diced)
- olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 3–4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (heaping)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté drained corn in olive oil until slightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, sautéed corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeños, and cotija cheese.
- In another bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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