Description
A vibrant and creamy pasta salad that combines the sweet flavors of corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, sweet corn, and crumbled cotija cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance. For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg