Description
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor, combining sweet corn, creamy cheese, and a zesty dressing. Ideal for gatherings or a quick family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Few Pinches of Cayenne Pepper
- 3 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Lime Zest
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta, Cooked & Drained
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 4 (10 oz) bags Frozen Fire-Roasted Corn
- 1 cup Queso Fresco Cheese, Crumbled
- 1/3 cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Once done, toss with 2 tsp of olive oil and let cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Add the cooled pasta, fire-roasted corn, crumbled Queso Fresco, and chopped cilantro to the dressing. Toss everything together until well-coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill fresh corn before adding it to the salad.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for your desired spice level.
This salad is best enjoyed chilled, making it a perfect dish for picnics.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg