Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unsalted butter ((⅛ stick)); ¼ onion (minced); 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed); 2 cups canned corn ((⅘ can)); 8 oz. dried pasta ((½ box), or any short noodle like fusilli, rotini, or penne, gluten free if needed); 2 tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade); ½ cup sour cream; 1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime); ½ tsp chili powder (or more to taste); ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 cup cotija cheese (queso fresco or feta also work)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a great side dish for taco night, Cinco de Mayo, or any weeknight. It's creamy, delicious, and so easy to make!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:22:45 GMT