Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy and Flavorful Twist
A delicious and easy recipe for Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad that brings the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn into a refreshing pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- Make sure to use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe, Flavorful Dish