Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad featuring grilled corn kernels, radiatori pasta, tangy cheeses, and a zesty lime and chili dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for barbecues and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1/2 lb radiatori pasta, cooked al dente
Corn and Vegetables
- 6 ears of grilled sweet corn, kernels cut off
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (more if desired)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil the radiatori pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water to cool it down and drain well. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine with Corn and Ingredients: Grill the corn and cut off the kernels. Add the grilled corn kernels, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, crumbled feta and cotija cheeses, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the pasta.
- Mix and Adjust Seasoning: Stir everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors. Taste the salad and adjust with additional lime juice, salt, or seasonings as desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the salad immediately for best flavor. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro, diced red onion, cotija cheese, and lime wedges for added zest and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled corn with thawed frozen corn or drained canned corn in a pinch, though grilled corn gives the best flavor.
- Any small pasta shape can be used instead of radiatori pasta depending on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You may need to add extra mayonnaise before serving to restore creaminess as the pasta can absorb moisture over time.
Keywords: Mexican street corn pasta salad, grilled corn salad, creamy corn pasta, cotija cheese salad, lime chili pasta salad, summer side dish, vegetarian pasta salad
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