Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe: A Bold and Easy Twist
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe combines the flavors of traditional street corn with pasta for a refreshing side dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 2 cups corn, grilled or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance. Just add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe