Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a delightful twist on classic elote! This creamy pasta salad combines charred corn, zesty spices, and tender rotini or penne for a refreshing dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rotini or penne with corn.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg