Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with zesty lime and creamy cotija cheese, a perfect dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Add cooled pasta to mixed vegetables, pour dressing over, and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for brightness.
- Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking.
- Keep dressing separate when prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Cotija Cheese, Lime, Cilantro