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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer BBQs

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish combining rotini pasta, grilled corn, and creamy dressing for a perfect summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 ears fresh corn grilled
  • 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • grill
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Grill the corn until charred, about 10 minutes. Let cool before cutting off the kernels.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, and cheese. Pour the dressing over and mix well.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 18g

Notes

Customize by substituting Cotija cheese with feta or adding diced avocado for extra creaminess. You can also add different spices or fresh veggies for a unique twist.

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