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MEXICAN STREET CORN PASTA SALAD

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with corn, cotija and a deliciously tangy, creamy dressing that is the stuff dreams are made of.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 16 oz. rotini pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 10 oz. bags frozen fire-roasted corn (cooked according to package directions) or 3 (15 oz.) cans of corn, drained
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija or queso fresco cheese
  • cup freshly chopped cilantro + more for garnish

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • a couple pinches cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper and set aside to cool to room temperature. Or pop in the fridge to speed up the cooling process.
  • In a medium bowl combine sour cream, mayo, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime zest and juice, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Add cooled pasta, corn, Cotija, and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Pour most of the dressing over the pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
  • Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining dressing, and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

https://midwestfoodieblog.com/mexican-street-corn-pasta-salad/