Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the classic flavors of elote with tender pasta. This easy-to-make salad features sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices, making it an ideal addition to summer gatherings, potlucks, or light weeknight dinners. Enjoy its colorful presentation and rich flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 2 ears)
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or boil the fresh corn until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, red onion, and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg