Tasty Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Quick Weeknight Meals
Tender pasta mixed with sweet corn, colorful vegetables, and a creamy, zesty dressing inspired by Mexican street corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare corn: fresh, frozen, or roasted.
- Dice vegetables and chop cilantro.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta, corn, and vegetables; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Fold in cotija cheese; chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Roast corn for smoky flavor. Substitute feta for cotija. Adjust spice with jalapeño or cayenne.