mexican street corn pasta salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Mar 31, 2026

This Mexican street corn pasta salad combines cavatappi pasta with corn, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and Mexican cotija cheese, all tossed in a chipotle-lime dressing. Enjoy it with all your favorite grilled chicken, fish, and shrimp entrees.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHIPOTLE LIME DRESSING
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 chipotle pepper packed in Adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Adobo sauce
  • STREET CORN PASTA SALAD
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 16 ounces frozen or fresh corn
  • 1 pound uncooked cavatappi pasta
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeno, deveined and minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make mexican street corn pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, and Adobo sauce together.
  • Step 2
    Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and toss it every few minutes until browned and charred.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, cook the noodles al dente according to the package instructions and drain well.
  • Step 4
    Combine the pasta, corn, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and cotija cheese in a large serving bowl.
  • Step 5
    Pour the prepared dressing over the top and toss to coat.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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