Our Mexican street corn pasta salad recipe has quickly become a fan favorite around CheapCaribbean! This easy to make recipe combines one of our favorite items, Mexican street corn and pasta.... Talk about the perfect paring.
Meixcan Street Corn Pasta Salad
A deliciously easy and cheesy Mexican street corn pasta salad.
Salad
- 2 cups mini farfalla pasta
- 3 cups corn (canned) (or 3-4 ears of fresh corn)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsb jalapeno (diced)
- 5-7 strips bacon
- 1/2 cup queso fresco (crumbled)
Dressing
- 1/2 c full fat mayo
- 3 tbsp lime (juiced)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tbsp salt
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Cook pasta accordingly. Drain and dry, completely.
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If desired, roast corn (optional).
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Combine cooled pasta, corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeno, bacon, and cheese and toss until mixed.
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In a small bowl whisk dressing ingredients until blended well.
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Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss well and enjoy!
This recipe is both easy to make and keeps well in the refrigerator. Whether it's leftovers you're after, or just a tasty afternoon meal, this Mexican street corn pasta recipe is the perfect cure to any street corn craving!
If you're looking for a few other dinner time favorites, check out our Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chili and our Caribbean Coleslaw.... They're both delicious!
