Description
A creamy, zesty pasta salad with fresh corn, lime, and spices, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup of cotija cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated beautifully.
- Add the green onions and cotija cheese, mixing gently to keep things light and fluffy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy chilled for a refreshing treat!
Notes
This salad is perfect for prepping in advance. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg