Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish that infuses the beloved flavors of elote into a creamy, vibrant pasta salad. This dish features tender rotini or penne pasta tossed with charred corn, zesty spices, and a rich dressing, making it perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. With its colorful presentation and delicious flavor profile, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that brings festive flair to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups corn (grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooled cooked pasta and corn.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is coated evenly.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg