Description
Looking for the best easy salad ideas? This Mexican street corn pasta salad is quick, simple, and full of flavor! Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or any summer meal. Creamy, zesty dressing with charred corn and pasta make it irresistible. Save this easy recipe now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rigatoni or your choice)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; rinse and cool.
- Char corn on grill or skillet; let cool.
- Mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in bowl.
- Add pasta, corn, red onion, and most cotija; mix well.
- Top with remaining cotija, cilantro, and extra chili powder.
- Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for heat.
- Substitute feta for cotija if needed.
- Store in fridge up to 3 days.
- Serve with grilled meats or tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg