Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines creamy pasta with sweet corn, tangy lime, and crumbled feta. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, bursting with flavors that will leave your guests wanting more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, it’s a must-try recipe that elevates any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Grill or boil the corn until tender; cool and cut off the kernels.
- Chop the red bell pepper and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta with dressing, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro; toss gently.
- Sprinkle feta on top; serve immediately or chill for an hour to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg