Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 5 Ears Corn on the cob, husk and silk removed
- 1 Pound Rotini Pasta, cooked and rinsed under cold water
- 1 Large Jalapeno, chopped
- 1 Small Red Onion, chopped
- ¼ Cup Butter, melted
- 1 Cup Queso Fresco, broken into small pieces
- ¼ Cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Tajin (optional)
DRESSING
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Large Fresh Lime (Juice and Zest)
- 1 Tbs Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°
- Lay the corn down in a baking sheet and brush it with melted butter. 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. Let the corn cool, remove it from the cob and add it to a large bowl.
- Add the pasta, jalapenos, onion, cilantro and queso fresco. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss everything together.
- In a separate bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour it over the pasta salad. Toss everything together until it’s evenly combined. Garnish with tajin (optional), serve and enjoy!