Description
A flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining creamy, tangy, and spicy elements for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or fusilli)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, corn, and half the cotija cheese to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, grill the corn before adding.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: elote pasta salad, Mexican pasta salad, creamy corn pasta