Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish that captures the vibrant flavors of elote in a delightful pasta salad! This creamy and colorful side dish combines tender pasta with charred corn, a zesty dressing, and fresh herbs to create a refreshing addition to any meal. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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 gently toss until well-coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro carefully.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg