Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
A delicious and refreshing Mexican street corn pasta salad that is perfect for summer gatherings and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 2 cups corn, grilled or canned
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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