Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of corn with zesty lime and creamy dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or casual dinners at home. With its enticing colors and delicious ingredients, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and customizable, this pasta salad allows you to enjoy the essence of Mexican street food in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow or rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn (or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, sauté fresh corn over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed corn, diced bell pepper, cilantro, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 240g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg