Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant dish that combines the flavors of classic elote with hearty pasta, featuring sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (cavatappi or rotini)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients you need.
- Cook the pasta until al dente.
- Combine the pasta with sweet corn, cotija cheese, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute cotija cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/creamy-mexican-street-corn/