Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a lively and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With creamy pasta, sweet corn, zesty lime, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. It’s easy to prepare and serves as a versatile side or main dish that will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy this delightful medley of taste and texture that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. In the last two minutes of cooking, add the sweet corn.
- Drain the pasta and corn mixture; rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta-corn mix with red onion and cilantro in a large bowl; toss with dressing until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg