Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Vibrant Summer Flavor
Enjoy vibrant summer flavors with this easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Vibrant Summer Flavor—perfect for gatherings! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or penne
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté corn and jalapeño for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine cooled pasta with the dressing, sautéed corn, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and feta. Toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg