Easy Side Dishes: Delightful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn in this easy pasta salad, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Boil
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
- Feel free to use grilled corn for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy SIDE DISHES, Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad