Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
The Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe is creamy, tangy and full of bold flavor. This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe mixes sweet corn, pasta and spices in one easy dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta elbow or rotini
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Cook pasta in salted water until soft. Drain and let it cool completely.
Prepare the Corn
- Heat butter in a pan. Add corn and cook for five minutes until slightly golden.
Mix the Dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add Spices
- Stir in chili powder and paprika into the dressing for extra flavor.
Combine Pasta and Corn
- Add cooled pasta and cooked corn into a large mixing bowl.
Add Dressing
- Pour the creamy dressing over pasta and corn. Mix everything gently.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and stir lightly to keep texture creamy.
Add Fresh Herbs
- Add chopped cilantro for fresh flavor and aroma.
Chill Before Serving
- Place salad in fridge for 15 minutes before serving for best taste.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve cold as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for protein
- Use feta if cotija is not available
- Add extra lime for tangy flavor
- Roast corn for smoky taste
- Add jalapeños for spice