Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad With Black Beans
Summer is all about enjoying delicious dishes with family and friends. If you are looking to make a unique and flavorful salad that will wow your guests, you should try the Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Black Beans. This recipe is an excellent way to combine the flavors of Mexican street corn and pasta salad. The salad uses fresh ingredients like corn, black beans, red onion, and jalapeno peppers for a burst of flavor in every bite. The dressing is made with cilantro, lime juice, and mayonnaise to give the salad a creamy texture and a tangy taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. pasta
- 4 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1/4 cup of crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook until lightly charred, stirring occasionally.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled corn, black beans, red onion, and jalapeno pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese to the salad and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.
Tips:
- If you want to make the salad spicier, leave the seeds in the jalapeno pepper.
- You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe, but we recommend using a short pasta like fusilli, penne, or macaroni.
- If you don't have cotija cheese, you can use feta cheese instead.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Black Beans is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics. The combination of sweet corn, creamy dressing, and tangy cheese make this salad a crowd-pleaser. This salad can also be made in advance, making it a great dish to bring to parties. Enjoy!
