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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Esquites served in pasta form
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: mexican street corn pasta salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 761kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcal | Carbohydrates: 136.1g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 35.5mg | Sodium: 527.6mg | Sugar: 18.7g