Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines tender pasta, sweet grilled corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing for a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible salad that’s sure to become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips and diced avocado
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill the corn over medium-high heat until charred (about 10 minutes). Allow cooling before cutting off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Pour over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Just before serving, top with crushed tortilla chips and gently fold in diced avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg