Go Back

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer Days

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces of pasta like rotini or penne
  • 2 cups of sweet corn fresh or canned
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup of red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Grill the corn until slightly charred, or use canned corn after draining.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
  6. Fold in the cotija cheese gently.
  7. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.