Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light main dish.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (cooked or canned)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled) Can substitute with feta or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Always use fresh lime juice for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as needed
- Chopped cilantro For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sweet corn, and crumbled cotija cheese. Stir gently until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Garnish your salad with chopped cilantro.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be enhanced with a variety of ingredients. Consider adding grilled shrimp or rotisserie chicken for extra protein.