Fiesta Corn Pasta Salad
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with corn, Rotel, and pasta, this Mexican Corn Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for BBQs, taco nights, and potlucks. Inspired by our favorite Fiesta Corn Dip, this easy pasta salad comes together fast and can be made ahead.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz small shell pasta cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
- 30 oz whole kernel corn two 15 oz cans, well-drained
- 10 oz can Rotel hot, mild, or lime jalapeño — drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz sour cream
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until fully cooled. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine drained corn, can of Rotel, and chopped green onions.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Add to the corn mixture and stir well to combine.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Add cooled pasta and gently stir until everything is fully mixed and coated. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
There are several ways to customize this salad. Adding chopped green or red bell peppers, topping with crispy bacon or crushed Fritos. You can also add black beans, but make sure to rinse them first. While I suggest that you chill for 2 hours before serving, this can be served immediately IF needed, it just wont be full flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.67cups | Calories: 290kcal