Description
A flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn, creamy dressing, and spicy seasonings for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and corn kernels to the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the corn before adding to the salad.
- Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
