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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A creamy pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, made with charred corn, cotija cheese, lime, and chili spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz short pasta rotini or shells
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 0.75 cup cotija cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and cool.
  2. Char corn in skillet or on grill.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  4. Combine all ingredients and chill before serving.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.