Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Name: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 cups ditalini pasta (uncooked) (or any small pasta shape**); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (enough to coat the skillet); 3 cups fresh corn kernels* (about 4-6 ears total); fresh cracked black pepper (to taste); 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated); 1/2 of a fresh jalapeño *** (minced, seeds and ribs removed); 1 bunch cilantro (finely chopped, reserve some for garnish); 1 bunch scallions (sliced, reserve some for garnish); 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled, reserve some for garnish); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayo; 2 whole chipotle peppers*** (packed in adobo); 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (plus the zest of 1 of the limes); fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This quick and easy Mexican street corn pasta salad is loaded with savory charred corn, salty cotija cheese and a tangy chipotle lime dressing. Enjoy on its own as an easy lunch or serve as a side dish for your next taco night.

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:39:10 GMT