Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! This delightful dish combines the sweetness of grilled corn, the creaminess of mayonnaise and sour cream, and a zesty kick from lime juice and chili powder. Perfect as a side at BBQs or enjoyed on its own for a light lunch, this pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with fresh flavors that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen; grilled preferred)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (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 according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill fresh corn until charred; cool and cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, corn, feta cheese, cilantro, and green onion into the dressing mixture. Toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional feta cheese, cilantro, and chili powder just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg