Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Esquites served in pasta form
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: mexican street corn pasta salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 761kcal
- 2 corn cobs shucked
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 limes juice only
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 tsp southwest seasoning
- salt and pepper
Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Brush the corn cobs with a little oil and grill for about 10 minutes turning frequently, until blackened in places. Slice the kernels off the corn.
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to packaging instructions.
Mix the remaining oil with the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and southwest seasoning. Season to taste.
Toss the pasta with the corn kernels, tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, jalapeños, red onion, and cotija cheese. Add the dressing and mix well.
Calories: 761kcal | Carbohydrates: 136.1g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 35.5mg | Sodium: 527.6mg | Sugar: 18.7g