Enjoy a taste of summer with this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. It’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that brings the bold flavors of elote to your table in a refreshing pasta salad. Perfect for your next barbecue or potluck!
Author:Amina Bako
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Cold Salad
Cuisine:Mexican-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
2 cups corn kernels, grilled or roasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and corn mixture.
Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For an authentic street corn flavor, grill or roast the corn until slightly charred.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
You can substitute feta cheese for cotija cheese if it’s not available.