Description
Creamy, zesty, and loaded with bold Mexican street corn flavor, this pasta dish blends charred corn, tender noodles, chili-lime dressing, and crumbled cotija cheese. A perfect side or light main, served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (elbow, fusilli, or cavatappi)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup black beans (optional)
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
Optional garnishes: extra cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, chili powder or Tajín
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse if serving cold.
2. Char corn in a skillet or grill pan for smoky flavor. Let cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, zest, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, corn, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and black beans.
5. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat.
6. Fold in cilantro and most of the cheese. Mix carefully.
7. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with remaining cheese, cilantro, and chili powder.
8. Chill for 1-2 hours if preferred, then serve.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Side dish or light main
Nutrition Info (per serving):
Calories: 385
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 410mg
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 9g
Serving size: 1 1/4 cups
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn pasta, pasta salad, elote pasta