Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy and Flavorful Twist
A vibrant and delicious Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad that combines fresh flavors and textures for a perfect dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Mexican flavors