Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy and Flavorful Summer Dish
A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg