Street Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Dressing and Charred Corn
A creamy and refreshing pasta salad inspired by street corn, made with charred corn, tangy lime, and a lighter yogurt-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 small jalapeño, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then cool.
- Sauté corn in olive oil until lightly charred.
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and seasonings.
- Combine pasta, corn, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add dressing and mix well.
- Fold in cheese and adjust seasoning.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, chill before serving and stir before serving to refresh texture.