Description
A creamy and tangy pasta salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all the delicious ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving for the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
This pasta salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Customize with different vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg