Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Combining the vibrant taste of traditional Mexican street corn with the heartiness of rotini pasta, this dish is perfect for summer cookouts, BBQs, or any gathering that calls for a refreshing side. Each bite offers a delightful crunch paired with zesty spices and creamy dressing, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad will quickly become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 2 (15 oz) cans golden kernel corn
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1.5 large fresh jalapeños (deseeded and 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 rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, sauté drained corn until seared. Let cool.
- Combine cooled pasta and corn in a bowl. Add cilantro, red onion, jalapeños, and cheese.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together and toss with salad mixture; reserve some dressing for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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