Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a creamy, zesty dish packed with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a hearty side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 692 kcal
large pot
small bowl
large bowl
Salad
- 2 cups mini bowtie pasta measured uncooked
- 3 cups frozen corn see note 1
- ⅓ cup green onions finely diced
- ½ bunch cilantro finely diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño finely diced
- 8 slices bacon cooked & finely diced
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese
- 1 large avocado diced
- ½ cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 large limes
- Salt
- Pepper
Pasta Preparation
Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.
Veggie Prep
Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and dice bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado last to keep it fresh. The smaller the dice, the better!
Dressing Preparation
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, ¼ teaspoon lime zest, and 3 tablespoon lime juice. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper, adjusting to taste. Chill until ready to use.
Salad Assembly
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, bacon, and cheese. If not eating right away, wait to add bacon, cheese, and avocado until serving. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 692kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Recipes, Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, sidedish, summer salads, vegetable salad