Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

4.50 from 2 votes

Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Try this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for a fusion of vibrant Italian and Mexican flavors! It features fire-roasted corn, zesty chipotle lime dressing, and creamy cotija cheese, creating a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory notes. Serve it as a refreshing side dish at your next summer barbecue or potluck.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion, Italian, Mexican

Keyword: fusion, mexican street corn, mexican street corn pasta salad, pasta salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 591kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

16 ounces ditalini pasta or any small pasta shape
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups corn fire roasted and defrosted
2 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeño sliced with seeds and ribs removed
1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
½ bunch cilantro finely chopped (more for garnish)
⅓ cup cotija cheese crumbled (more for garnish)
1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning optional for serving

Chipotle Lime Dressing

½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayo
1 whole chipotle peppers packed in adobo (or more to taste)
¼ cup lime juice
1 large lime zested
1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste

Instructions

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, salt the water. Add pasta, stir, and cook according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water until pasta has cooled.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add the olive oil and the corn kernels. Salt to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, jalapenos and salt to taste, cook for an additional minute.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Chipotle Lime Dressing

Add the ingredients to a mason jar and using a hand blender, blend everything together. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Assemble the salad

In a serving bowl add the pasta, corn mixture and half of the dressing, toss to combine and add any additional dressing if needed. Add the cilantro and cotija cheese, gently toss to combine, top with tajin seasoning and reserved cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, reserving garnish in a separate container if making ahead.

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