Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn with pasta. Bursting with fresh ingredients like sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will impress your guests and make any occasion feel festive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, grill over medium heat until charred (about 10 minutes). For frozen corn, cook as per package directions until heated through.
- While the pasta cools, chop the bell pepper and onion. Rinse and chop cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise with lime juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg