Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican street corn pasta salad is creamy, zesty, and packed with bold flavor. An easy elote-inspired side dish perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer meals.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 20

Servings:

Calories: 366kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

½ box (16 oz) rotini pasta only 8 ounces of pasta are needed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Mexican crema
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 limes juiced, about 2 tbsp
2 limes zested, about 1 tbs
2 cans (15 oz) sweet corn drained
½ large red onion diced
½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
¼ cup cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons Tajin seasoning

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a large pot. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, crema, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sweet corn, red onion, cotija cheese, and cilantro, reserving a small amount of cilantro for garnish if desired.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle Tajín over the top, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with the reserved cilantro, if desired, then serve and enjoy.

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