Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
A refreshing and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad that is perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups corn, grilled or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with cotija cheese before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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