Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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This Mexican stret corn pasta salad is creamy, slightly spicy, and very fresh tasting.

By Collette Duck
Updated on December 11, 2023
colorful mexican ceramic bowl on navy placemat with corn pasta salad
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 limes, zested and juiced

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 pinch paprika

  • 5 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob

  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup diced cucumber

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced

  • 2/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; cool completely, about 15 minutes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  2. Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a large bowl.

  3. Stir in corn, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño, then mix in rotini. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, add cotija cheese and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
24g Fat
30g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 509mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 337mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.