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close up overhead view of a bowl filled with easy mexican street corn with queso fresco and cilantro on top

Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

Braghan
This Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad recipe is full of flavor with fire-roasted corn, bowtie pasta, and a creamy chili lime dressing. A popular side dish for any cookout, Cinco de Mayo celebration, or weeknight meal!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta or any shape
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted corn drained
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Queso Fresco or Cojita cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the box until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Pour pasta into a large bowl. Add corn, queso fresco cheese, green onions, and cilantro, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the corn and pasta mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with a little more cheese and cilantro right before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

*Nutritional values and cook times vary due to differences in cookware and product brand selection.

Nutrition

Serving: 12gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSodium: 398mgSugar: 4g
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