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This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad — homemade Mexican street corn pasta salad recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A vibrant and creamy pasta salad inspired by classic Mexican street corn, featuring fire-roasted kernels and tangy Greek yogurt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz rotini pasta
  • 3 cups fire-roasted corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and allow to cool.
  2. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, chili powder, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, fire-roasted corn, and chopped cilantro to the dressing mixture.
  4. Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and glossy.
  5. Top the salad with crumbled cotija cheese and serve chilled.

Notes

Best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.