Description
A flavorful pasta salad perfect for potlucks. It features roasted corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., rotini or penne): 1 pound
- Corn: 4 ears, roasted and kernels removed
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Red onion: 1/2, finely chopped
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Cotija cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Roast corn. Remove kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Gently stir in cilantro and cotija cheese.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can grill the corn instead of roasting it.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to your liking.
- Feel free to add other toppings like black beans or avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil, Roast, Mix
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg