Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Delight!
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite pasta shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg