Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delightful flavors of classic Mexican street corn with al dente pasta. This colorful salad features sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, creating a perfect side for summer picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, every bite delivers a celebration of taste that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn (or frozen corn, thawed)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or boil the corn until tender (5-7 minutes). Let it cool before cutting off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, corn kernels, cilantro, red onion, and feta cheese to the bowl. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg