Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a colorful and delicious dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant salad combines roasted corn, creamy cheeses, and a zesty dressing with a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, it’s an easy-to-make side that’s guaranteed to impress your guests. With its unique blend of flavors from Cotija cheese and Tajín, this pasta salad is not just visually appealing but also packed with taste and nutrition. Serve it as a side dish with grilled meats, or enjoy it as a light meal on its own. Whip up this refreshing salad in just 15 minutes for a delightful addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound trotolle pasta
- 6 ears roasted corn
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeño pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded Cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1–2 teaspoons Tajín
- Freshly snipped cilantro for garnish
- Additional Tajín for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the trotolle pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Cut the corn off the cobs and combine with the cooled pasta in a large bowl.
- Add diced red onion and jalapeños; mix in half of each type of cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and Tajín; pour over pasta mixture and stir well.
- Garnish with remaining cheeses, additional Tajín, and fresh cilantro; chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh roasted corn for optimal sweetness. Adjust lime juice and Tajín to suit your taste preferences. Chill the salad for at least an hour to enhance flavors.