Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish that beautifully captures the vibrant flavors of traditional elote in a creamy, satisfying salad. This quick and easy recipe combines tender rotini pasta with charred corn, fresh cilantro, and a zesty dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, all enhanced by spices like chili powder and smoked paprika. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or barbecues, this colorful salad will impress your guests while offering delightful flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- 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 the cooked and cooled pasta with corn.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese for added freshness.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg