Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups roasted corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with a garnish of cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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