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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Irresistible Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe - 20 Minutes!

Patricia
A flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, combining pasta with grilled corn, creamy sauce, and cotija cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 cups corn grilled, frozen, or canned
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta, corn, cilantro, and cotija cheese to the bowl.
  • Toss until evenly coated.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can grill fresh corn or use frozen or canned corn for convenience.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Serve chilled for best flavor.
Keyword Mexican salad, Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad