Description
A vibrant pasta salad featuring sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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 according to package instructions. Once cooked to perfectly al dente, drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese. Mix gently to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the top, ensuring that every morsel receives a generous coating.
- Toss everything together until well combined, making sure all ingredients are evenly dressed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead joy: Prepare this salad a day before a gathering to let the flavors marinate fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg