Street Corn Pasta Salad
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn, creamy dressing, and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any short shape)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 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, cilantro, and cotija cheese to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use grilled corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://kitchenpivot.com/healthy-street-corn-pasta-salad/