Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, zesty dish that brings summer flavors to your table. This refreshing pasta salad combines sweet grilled corn, creamy dressing, and bold spices for a delightful taste experience. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or a light meal, it’s an easy recipe that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the colorful presentation and the delicious harmony of textures and flavors in each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 3 ears)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Grill fresh corn on medium-high heat until charred (about 10 minutes). Let cool and cut off kernels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, corn kernels, cilantro, red onion, and cotija cheese to the bowl. Mix gently until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg