# Street Corn Pasta Salad

A creamy, zesty pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring fire-roasted corn, Cotija cheese, and a flavorful dressing.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 oz cavatappi pasta
- 2-3 can fire-roasted corn
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup mexican crema
- 2 large lime, squeezed
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp tajin seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- bacon (optional)
- avocado (optional)
- grilled chicken (optional)

## Instructions

1. Cook the cavatappi until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and let it drain really well.
2. Whisk together the mayo, cream, lime juice, and seasonings.
3. Add the cooled pasta, drained fire-roasted corn, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and about 3/4 cup of the Cotija.
4. Pour the dressing over everything and toss until well coated.
5. Chill, then stir again before serving. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Cotija and a little extra cilantro and Tajin.

## Tips

- Roasted fresh corn is best if available.
- Sour cream can be substituted for the Mexican crema.
- Additions like crumbled bacon, avocado, or grilled chicken are optional.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaWyckSOQh3/?stkn=MWoxeDR4NWpiaTltdg==
- Creator: MaKayla Hanks | Easy Meals & Real Life
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3603152b-795b-483a-b4f5-5c3d3d45ee30
- Extracted: 2026-09-24

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