Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe: Easy & Flavorful Twist
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic, combining flavors of roasted corn, creamy dressing, and pasta for a refreshing dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups corn, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies. Toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe, Flavorful Dish