Street Corn Pasta Salad with Roasted Corn and Cotija Cheese
Creamy, smoky street corn-inspired pasta salad with rotini, corn, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups rotini or bow tie pasta
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or roasted)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cotija or Parmesan cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare corn by grilling or roasting if fresh.
- Dice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop onion. Combine with corn.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta with corn and vegetable mixture, then add dressing.
- Fold in cheese and cilantro. Mix gently.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving.
Notes
Use grilled corn for extra flavor. Adjust chili powder to taste. Can make ahead for enhanced flavor.