Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with pasta, sweet corn, fresh herbs, black beans, and a creamy chili-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini bowtie pasta, measured uncooked
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 3 green onions, 1/3 cup finely diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1/2 cup finely diced
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño
- 8 slices smoked plant-based bacon, cooked & finely diced
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 large limes
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pasta: Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.
- Corn: Prepare corn using preferred method (grilled, sautéed in butter until browned, pre-roasted canned, or added to boiling pasta for the last minute).
- Veggie Prep: Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and dice smoked plant-based bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado last to keep it fresh.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, ¼ tsp lime zest, and 3 tbsp lime juice. Add ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper, adjusting to taste. Chill until ready to use.
- Salad Assembly: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, smoked plant-based bacon, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately!
Notes
For the corn: Grilled (400°F for 12 mins), Charred (sauté in 2 tbsp butter for 10 mins), or Frozen (boil with pasta). If making ahead, store salad and dressing separately; add cheese, bacon, and avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 692 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 93 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Pasta Salad, Elote, Summer Side Dish, Creamy Pasta Salad