Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer BBQ Sides
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with tender pasta, sweet corn, cheese, and chili-lime dressing, perfect for chilled meals and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup red onion
1 jalapeño (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Cook pasta until tender, drain, and cool.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and spices.
- Combine pasta with dressing.
- Add corn, onion, cheese, and jalapeño.
- Fold in cilantro.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Adjust spice with jalapeño or chili powder. Use feta if cotija is unavailable. Add extra dressing if salad thickens after chilling.