5 from 6 votes
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Deconstructed elotes mixed with pasta salad creates the perfect summer side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and sauté until it begins to char slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the cooked pasta, charred corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and half of the cotija cheese to the dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Garnish the pasta salad with the remaining cotija cheese and fresh cilantro before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
229mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
589IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.