Street Corn Pasta Salad: 7 Amazing Happy Flavors
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, with sweet corn, tangy dressing, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini or elbow macaroni
2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Let pasta drain completely.
- Lightly cook or char the corn, then let it cool.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta with dressing.
- Add corn, onion, and cheese, then mix gently.
- Stir in cilantro and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add extra lime juice or dressing before serving if needed for freshness.