Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
All the flavors of Mexican street corn, including fresh grilled corn on the cob, come together in this colorful and delicious pasta salad.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 ears corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno
- 1/2 cup Cotija or feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup mayonaisse
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with olive oil. Grill, turning frequently, until lightly charred all over, 10-15 minutes; cool and cut corn from the cob.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cool water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, grilled corn, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno, cheeses and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for dressing.
- Stir dressing into pasta and corn mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g