Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make salad combines tender pasta with sweet corn, zesty lime, and a creamy dressing, making it an ideal choice for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow pasta
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or boil corn until tender; cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn kernels, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Pour dressing over the mixture.
- Gently toss until well coated. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, grill the corn for a smoky taste. Customize by swapping cilantro for parsley or adding diced jalapeños for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.