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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (with Chicken)

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (with Chicken)

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This creamy Mexican street corn pasta salad with chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be made in just 20 minutes. Perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or meal prep, it combines the tas...
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 449
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces short pasta, such as ditalini, elbow macaroni, or bowtie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon mild chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, such as from a rotisserie chicken, ¼-inch dice
  • ¼ cup red onion, minced
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ heaping cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
  • Tajin to top (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain (do not rinse) and set aside.
  2. Char the Corn: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the corn and cook, undisturbed, until lightly charred in spots, about 3-4 minutes. Stir and cook 2-3 more minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Assemble: Add the warm pasta, charred corn, chicken, and red onion to the bowl. Toss until well coated. Fold in cilantro and cotija or feta. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with Tajin, if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 717mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Charring the corn in a hot skillet adds a delightful smoky flavor and enhances the natural sweetness of the corn. This technique caramelizes the sugars in the corn, creating a rich, complex flavor that elevates the overall dish.

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