Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with cotija and lime is a zesty, creamy, and super flavorful side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. With charred corn, a tangy lime dressing, and salty cotija cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for summer BBQs, Cinco de Mayo, and potlucks.
Servings 6
Calories 303kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta or any short pasta like elbows, penne, etc.
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 large lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned but drained
- ½ cup Cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (or fresh parsley)
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeño sliced, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.8 oz rotini pasta
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until creamy.¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil until it shimmers.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pat the corn dry with paper towels (this will help it to 'char' in the pan).2 cups corn kernels
- Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring a couple times, until the corn starts to char slightly. Remove from the heat.
- Add the pasta, corn, and remaining ingredients and use a rubber spatula combine all the ingredients.½ cup Cotija cheese, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons green onions
- Garnish with jalapeños and additional fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.1 jalapeño
- Serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours in the fridge if you prefer a cold pasta salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg
