Description
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with this Street Corn Pasta Salad, a colorful blend of grilled corn, zesty lime, and creamy cotija cheese. Perfect for barbecues and potlucks, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare and adaptable to your favorite seasonal ingredients, it’s an unforgettable addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred. Once cool, slice off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the corn mixture, pour dressing over top, and toss gently.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and serve immediately or chill for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg