Labor Day Food Ideas - Mexican Corn Macaroni Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    353 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Labor Day Food Ideas - Mexican Corn Macaroni Salad

If you are trying to figure out what to make for your Labor Day Cookout party, you have come to the right place! This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is one of the many. Be sure to check out our list of over 50 grilling recipes, picnic and potluck meals, side dishes, dinners, drinks, and desserts all in one place!

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Ingredients

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For The Corn:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 6 ears of corn kernels cut from cubs - Approximately 4 ½ to 5 cups
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz. of dry pasta I used cellentani, but fusilli and farfalle (bow tie) would also work.

For The Mexican Corn Dressing:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed (from 1 ½ to 2 limes)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For The Mexican Corn Salad:

  • 2 medium-size jalapeno seeded and sliced/chopped
  • ½ cup red onion chopped finely
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped - more to use as garnish
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
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Instructions

For The Grilled/Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe:

  1. To prep the corn: Fold the husk of each corn back leaf by leaf and tie them with kitchen twine. Lightly brush corn on the cub with oil.
  2. Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until it is charred in spots. Keep an eye on it as this happens rather quickly.
  3. Cut the corn off the cob and place the corn in a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
  4. While the corn is cooling, cook the pasta following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and transfer to a bowl. Add in the roasted corn.
  5. To make the Mexican Corn Dressing (Chili Lime Dressing): Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. To assemble the Roasted Corn Pasta Salad: Pour the chili lime corn dressing over the corn. Add in jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Give it a gentle toss. Make sure that the dressing is distributed equally throughout the salad. 
  7. Transfer the pasta salad to a salad plate and top it off with cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro.

For The Skillet-Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe:

  1. To prep the corn: Cut the corn off the cob. I used 6 ears to get about 4 ½ to 5 cups. Alternatively, you can also use canned corn or frozen corn. If using frozen, you do not need to thaw it out.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn, and stirring frequently, sauté for 5-7 minutes until it starts to get (lightly) charred. If you are using frozen corn, you might need to cook a few minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. While the corn is cooling, cook the pasta following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and transfer it to the bowl with the sauteed corn.
  4. To make the Chili Lime Dressing: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. To assemble the Mexican Corn Pasta Salad: Pour the chili-lime dressing over the corn. Add in jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Give it a gentle toss. Make sure that the dressing is distributed equally throughout the salad.
  6. Transfer the pasta salad to a salad plate and top it off with cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • This pasta salad can be served warm or cold. 
  • Make Ahead: This pasta salad can be made a day in advance. Store it in the fridge after it comes to room temperature in an airtight container. 
  • Storage: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 605mg (25%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 403IU (8%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 605mg 25%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 403IU 8%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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