Street corn pasta salad combines all of the delicious flavors you love about street corn and combines them with pasta for a unique summer favorite side dish.

Street Corn Pasta Salad

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Make street corn pasta salad if you’re looking for the ultimate crowd pleasing side dish for your next party.

This recipe couldn’t be more perfect for BBQ’s, picnics or any other summer get together.

It’s the perfect side dish for hot dogs, hamburgers or an easy summer sandwich.

I’ve even made this to take to the pool and beach with my family and friends and it’s always a big hit.

Street corn is something that I started eating a few years ago. I fell in love with all the unique flavors immediately.

Adding those delicious flavors to pasta has been a total game changer.

My family and friends just love when I make this for them.

I’m always prepared to give the recipe out to first time eaters because I know they’re going to want to make it form themselves.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Street Corn Pasta Salad Variations

I like this recipe as it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Pasta- use any kind of pasta that you’d like to for this recipe.
• Cheese- If you can’t find or don’t want to use Cotija or Queso Fresco grated cheddar cheese could be used instead.
• Corn- Fresh corn on the cob is best for this recipe but canned or frozen corn would work in a pinch, too. Add the frozen corn or drained canned corn to a hot skillet and toast it for a few minutes before adding it to the pasta salad.

Other Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

If you like easy to make pasta salad recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Mom’s Famous Tortellini Salad
• Classic Macaroni Salad
• Italian Combo Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad Ingredients

• Corn on the cob, husk and silk removed
• Rotini Pasta
• Jalapeno, chopped
• Red onion, chopped
• Melted butter
• Queso fresco, broken into small pieces
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• Garlic powder, salt and pepper
• Tajin (optional)

FOR THE DRESSING

• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Olive oil
• Fresh lime juice and zest
• Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°

First, lay the corn down in a baking sheet and brush it with melted butter.

Then, lightly season the corn with salt and pepper and place it in the oven for 45 minutes turning the corn half way through the cooking process.

Now, let the corn cool, remove the kernels from the cob and set it aside.

Next, boil the pasta in salted water according to the directions on the back of the package.

Then, drain the pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Now, place it in a large bowl and add the corn, chopped jalapeno, chopped onion, parsley and queso fresco. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Next, in a medium sized bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour it over the pasta salad.

Then, toss everything together until it’s evenly combined (the pasta may absorb some of the sauce so try to serve it immediately) and add it to a serving dish.

Finally, sprinkle with tajin, serve cool and enjoy!