Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

4.74 from 23 votes

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a great side dish for taco night, Cinco de Mayo, or any weeknight. It's creamy, delicious, and so easy to make!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: bowls

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 tbsp unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
¼ onion minced
1 clove garlic minced or pressed
2 cups canned corn (⅘ can)
8 oz. dried pasta (½ box), or any short noodle like fusilli, rotini, or penne, gluten free if needed
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
½ cup sour cream
1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 lime
½ tsp chili powder or more to taste
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cotija cheese queso fresco or feta also work

Instructions

Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, then add in the corn, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6-7 minutes, or until blistered. Turn off the heat, transfer the corn to a clean bowl or plate and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
1 tbsp unsalted butter, ¼ onion, 1 clove garlic, 2 cups canned corn
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions (cook until al dente). Drain and toss with olive oil to keep it from drying out. Set aside and allow to cool down to room temperature.
8 oz. dried pasta, 2 tbsp olive oil
In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ tsp chili powder, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large salad bowl or baking dish, add the corn, pasta, and mayo dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated, top with cheese and serve immediately while it's still warm.
1 cup cotija cheese

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