Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad – homefoodkitchen. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of fresh corn with a creamy dressing, zesty lime, and a hint of spice, creating a pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing side for lunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Elevate your gatherings with this unique salad that will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or penne
- 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté sweet corn and jalapeño until heated through.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with corn mixture, cilantro, cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg