Description
Easy The BEST Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines creamy rotini pasta, sweet grilled corn, zesty lime, and colorful veggies. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to make but also transforms any meal into a festive celebration. Impress your guests with this delightful salad that packs a punch of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- If using fresh corn, grill on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until slightly charred; let cool before cutting off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, grilled corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider including black beans or diced avocado. This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.