Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Experience the deliciousness of Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad – homefoodkitchen! Try this easy recipe for a refreshing side dish today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or penne
- 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or substitute with a plant-based option)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté sweet corn (and jalapeño, if using) until tender and slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed corn mixture, cilantro leaves, and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg