Description
A refreshing pasta salad inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 cups of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
- You can add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe