Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any gathering! This colorful salad combines tender rotini pasta with grilled corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices, making it a refreshing side for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners. With its quick preparation and family-friendly appeal, this salad is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time to save you those precious moments in the kitchen. Enjoy every savory bite of this creamy corn pasta salad that captures the essence of summer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen; grilled preferred)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cheese (cotija or alternatives)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Grill fresh corn until lightly charred; let cool before cutting off kernels. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, corn kernels, cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the dressing; toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and chili powder before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg