Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist
A vibrant and refreshing take on pasta salad, loaded with the flavors of Mexican street corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups corn, grilled
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Mexican food, summer salad