Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of traditional Mexican street food into a comforting pasta salad. Bursting with the sweet taste of corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and zesty lime, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that combines pantry staples into an unforgettable side dish. Whether served alongside grilled meats or as a standalone meal, this salad will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 4 (10 oz) bags frozen fire-roasted corn or 3 (15 oz) cans of corn (drained)
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice and zest of 3 limes
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro. Pour most of the dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve on a platter with any remaining dressing drizzled on top and garnish with extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg