Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy, Flavorful & Nutritious Delight
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg