Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that combines the classic flavors of Mexican street corn with pasta, making it a perfect side or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or sliced jalapeños.
- Substitute the feta cheese with cotija cheese for a more authentic Mexican flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg