Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn (elote).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and corn kernels.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and corn mixture.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can grill the corn for a smoky flavor.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, elote, Mexican street corn, corn salad, side dish, vegetarian