Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or fusilli)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 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, and smoked paprika.
- Add cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use grilled corn for extra flavor.
- Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- 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: 20mg
Keywords: street corn pasta salad, Mexican pasta salad, easy pasta salad