Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
If you’re in search of a refreshing side dish that embodies summer flavors, look no further than this Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. This vibrant salad combines the beloved taste of elote with hearty rotini pasta, making it a perfect addition to picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. The creamy dressing, sweet corn, and zesty lime create a mouthwatering experience that will have your guests asking for seconds. Plus, it’s simple to prepare—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also brightens up your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- 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 in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Grill fresh corn until lightly charred or thaw frozen corn.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with additional cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg