Mexican Corn Pasta Salad - Super easy, fresh and flavorful. This Mexican Corn Salad is perfect for your next BBQ or potluck!
We made this pasta salad for our July 4th BBQ and it was a hit. Picture a beautiful summer day (with the inevitable front range Colorado afternoon thunderstorm), grilling, lake life, and this super easy Mexican Corn Pasta Salad with black beans, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, a chili-lime dressing and fresh corn straight off the cob.
Ready in 30 minutes and sure to be a hit at your next BBQ!
This Mexican Corn Pasta Salad is quick, flavorful, vegetarian (easily made vegan) and can be made in advance!
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1 - Cook the pasta. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2 - While the pasta is cooking, halve the tomatoes, remove the corn from the cob and slice the avocado. Transfer to the large bowl with the pasta and add in the black beans and herbs.
3 - Prepare dressing. In a mason jar or small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and shake or whisk until combined.
4 - Serve. Add the dressing just before serving and garnish with green onions and cheese. Enjoy!
Mexican Corn Pasta Salad: Tips, Tricks and Tools
This simple pasta salad recipe requires just a few tools including a medium pot to cook the pasta, mixing bowls and a good kitchen knife and cutting board.
Whole grain or vegetable based pasta adds fiber and nutrients or go gluten-free with a pasta that‘s chickpea or bean-based.
Quality ingredients. The quality and taste of our meals depends on the quality and taste of our ingredients. Get local, organic tomatoes, corn and herbs as much as possible. Not only is it better for your health and the environment, but they’ll taste better too!
We hope you love this simple Mexican Corn Pasta Salad!
- Super simple and quick, perfect for a potluck or BBQ
- Plant-based and easily vegan recipe
- Great for a weeknight dinner or side pasta salad
Craving more simple BBQ recipes? Check out our other delicious Potluck and BBQ recipes like this Crispy Jicama Apple Salad or our Easy Moroccan Quinoa Salad.
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Mexican Corn Salad
Ingredients
Corn Salad
- 1 pound whole grain pasta rotini, penne or other small pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn
- 1 avocado skin removed, diced
- 1 handful basil julienne
- 1 handful cilantro
- green onions, feta, cojita cheese for garnish (vegan? omit or use vegan cheese)
Chili Lime Dressing
- 2 limes juice + zest
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, cook pasta according to directions until al dente.
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado and herbs.
- Whisk: In a jar or small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and shake or whisk until combined.
- Mix: Just before serving, pour dressing over salad mixture and stir until combined. Enjoy!
Notes
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