Description
Discover the bright, tangy flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of sweet corn kernels, al dente pasta, smoky smoked beef, crisp red onion, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cheese, all tossed in a creamy lime‑mayo dressing seasoned with chili powder and salt. This easy, crowd‑pleasing side dish is ready in minutes, ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight meals, and delivers a vibrant, satisfying bite every time. Top with lime juice and cilantro for bright flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup diced smoked beef
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cheese (like feta or cotija)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, diced smoked beef, red onion, cilantro, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the cooled pasta to the corn mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For extra brightness, drizzle a little extra lime juice and sprinkle additional cilantro just before serving. This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to three days
- store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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