Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Name: Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large ears of corn, shucked and cleaned; 1-2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; Freshly ground salt and pepper; 8 ounces bow tie pasta (or your favorite pasta); 1 red bell pepper, diced; ½ avocado, diced; ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles; ½ cup diced red onion; 1 cup cilantro leaves (about ½ a bunch); ⅓ cup roasted or raw cashews; 1 small lime, juiced; 1 clove garlic; 1 jalapeño, seeded; 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1-2 tablespoons water, if necessary to thin the pesto; Extra cilantro; ½ avocado, if desired; 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Delicious vegetarian street corn pasta salad with sweet corn, red bell pepper, avocado, creamy goat cheese, and a super addicting cilantro pesto. This easy corn pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but is also a great way to use up your summer corn. Impress your friends and family with the best pasta salad ever!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:27:20 GMT