Description
A flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining pasta with grilled corn, creamy sauce, and cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups corn (grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, corn, cilantro, and cotija cheese to the bowl.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can grill fresh corn or use frozen or canned corn for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg