Mexican Corn Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
Mexican Corn Pasta Salad
Report
This super creamy Mexican corn pasta salad is inspired by the popular Mexican street food and also one of my favorite dips. It's perfect side dish to enjoy for a cookout or outdoor lunch, and can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Share:
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 8 ounces orecchiette
- 4 ears corn , or about 3 cups
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 lime , zested (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 Jalapeño , seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese , divided
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season generously with kosher salt, and cook the pasta according to package directions or until al denté.
- Meanwhile, grill the corn in its husks for 4-5 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Cut the corn from the cob and discard the cobs. You should have about 3 cups of corn. Add the corn to a large mixing bowl. If using frozen corn, thaw, then drain any water from the kernels.
- Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain and add to the bowl with the corn. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, onion, and jalapeño, in a small bowl then toss with the pasta to combine. Gently toss with the cilantro and ¼ cup of cotija cheese. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired. To serve, top with the remaining ¼ cup of cotija cheese and more chives and cilantro. This can be eaten at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Chipotle Mayo. Elote Bean Salad
Mexican, gluten-free
5.0
(66 reviews)