Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. A delightful twist on traditional elote, this dish combines tender rotini pasta with sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime to create a refreshing side that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or busy weeknight dinners. With its colorful ingredients and easy preparation, this pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you enjoy it chilled or as a quick lunch option, every bite bursts with flavor that will keep you coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- 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 cotija cheese (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 in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- If using fresh corn, grill until lightly charred and cool before cutting off the kernels. For 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, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion in the bowl with dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg