Go Back
–+ servings
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad to Wow Your Summer Guests

Delight your guests with this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a blend of smoky and creamy flavors perfect for summer gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or Penne Can use gluten-free pasta
For the Corn
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp Butter For charring the corn
For Flavor
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper Optional for milder taste
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Leaves Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Adjust based on heat preference
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese Feta cheese works as an alternative
For Balance
  • 1 whole Lime Juice extracted to brighten the dish
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Char the corn for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Add chili powder and smoked paprika, stir to combine.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, charred corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!