Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! This dish combines rotini pasta, fire-roasted corn, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
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. Toss it with 2 tsp of olive oil and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and lime zest until completely blended.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the corn, crumbled Queso Fresco, and chopped cilantro in the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
For a bit more kick, adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.
This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a flexible dish for any occasion.
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg