Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish—creamy, tangy, spicy, and loaded with flavor. Made with charred corn, zesty lime dressing, cotija, and bowtie pasta, it’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or meal prep. Try this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe today and bring bold street food flavor to your table!✅ Quick Prep | ✅ Gluten-Free Option | ✅ Meal-Prep Friendly📌 Make it once—crave it always. Try it now!
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Base:
- 2 cups mini bowtie pasta uncooked
- 3 cups frozen corn charred or grilled
- 3 green onions finely diced
- ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tbsp jalapeño finely diced
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese
- 1 large avocado diced
- ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
Creamy Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- Juice from 2 large limes
- ¼ tsp lime zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil the Pasta:
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook mini bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water for 15 seconds. Shake off excess water and let dry.
Char the Corn:
- In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, char the frozen corn until lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Veggies:
- Dice green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and avocado (last to prevent browning). Drain and rinse black beans. Cook and crumble bacon.
Make the Dressing:
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cumin, Sriracha, lime juice, and zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, black beans, bacon, cotija, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add avocado last. Pour in dressing and toss gently to coat.
Serve or Chill:
- Garnish with extra cotija and cilantro if desired. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Total Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg |
| Sodium | 480mg |
| Carbohydrates | 37g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Protein | 12g |