A deliciously creamy pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, with sweet corn, tangy lime, and a flavorful mayo-cotija dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients:
8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini) 🍝
3 cups corn (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed) 🌽
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta) 🧀
2 tablespoons lime juice 🍋
1 teaspoon chili powder 🌶️
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
2 green onions, sliced 🧅
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Optional: jalapeño for extra spice 🌶️
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Add the cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onions to the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and lime juice if needed.
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings