Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that captures the essence of elote, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. This pasta salad combines tender rotini or penne with charred corn, zesty lime juice, and a rich dressing, resulting in a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners, this recipe serves six and can easily be customized with your favorite veggies or proteins. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing side that’s refreshing and packed with spice.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and corn.
- In a separate 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 gently to coat.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and flavor, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or black beans. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding diced jalapeños or increasing the chili powder.