Description
A vibrant pasta salad that combines sweet corn, tender pasta, and zesty ingredients for a refreshing taste of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt and pasta, and cook per package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- Prepare the vegetable mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Toss gently.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine it all: Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture, then pour dressing over the top and fold until well coated.
- Chill out: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Grilled corn can be used for a smokier taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg