If you’re a fan of Mexican Street corn, but want to try it in other forms, this list of Mexican Street Corn-Inspired recipes is for you. Get ideas for pasta salad, soup, and more.
For more ideas, check out all of our recipes.
I’m such a big fan of Mexican street corn. I will order it every single time it’s on a menu.
So, when I’m at home, I’m often experimenting with making other recipes street corn flavored.
Because, sure, you can make grilled corn on the cob into street corn, but you can also turn pasta and potato salad street corn-ish, and that’s amazing and always a twist that party guests aren’t expecting.
So, if you’re looking for a twist on Mexican Street Corn to serve either your family or your party guests, you’ve come to the right place.
Mexican Street Corn-Inspired Recipes
As we add more Mexican Street Corn twists on Drugstore Divas, we’ll be sure to add them to this list. So save it (bookmark it, pin it, however you save posts) and come back from time to time to see what new recipes we’ve added.
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Grilled Esquites)
Traditional street corn is usually served as corn on the cob or in a cup, as grilled esquites. This recipe is for the latter, except in more of a family-style serving than an individual serving.
It’s a really flavorful side dish to serve in the summer.
You can serve it any time, but I say summer because the recipe really benefits from the char of grilled corn and most people don’t want to grill in the winter when it’s cold outside.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
If I’m being honest, pasta salad is usually pretty bland. People try to jazz it up by adding slices of meat and chunks of cheese, but, if you want a really flavorful vegetarian pasta salad, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is it.
Grilled corn is tossed with cooked pasta, then coated in a dressing made from the ingredients you usually spread on street corn.
It’s so good and definitely will be the hit of your menu.
Mexican Street Corn-Style Grilled Zucchini
If you’re in the mood for street corn, but not in the mood for corn, it’s okay. Just make our Mexican Street Corn Grilled Zucchini.
Grilled zucchini slices are topped with all the traditional street corn toppings (tajin seasoning, cotija cheese, lime juice, etc.), but not the heavy mayonnaise, making this a really light side dish.
Mexican Street Corn Soup
I love soup. I could eat it every season. So, you don’t have to wait for it to cool down to make this Mexican Street Corn Soup. Make it now.
A really delicious corn-forward broth is made, then seasoned with Tajin seasoning, cilantro, and a few other flavors to make it taste just like Mexican street corn, but in soup form.
Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad
One of our new favorite ways to enjoy street corn flavors is with this Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad. I made it for a party recently and everyone was asking for the recipe.
Grilled corn is added to boiled potatoes and coated with a dressing made from a base of mayonnaise and sour cream that’s seasoned with street corn flavors.
Personally, I skip the queso fresco in this because I do think it’s salty and creamy enough without it, but you can add it if you want.
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
I love using leftover chicken to make chicken salad. And one of our favorite versions is this Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad.
It has all the flavors of street corn — corn, mayonnaise, Tajin seasoning, cilantro, etc. — but with the addition of chopped chicken. You can serve it as a sandwich, on top of greens, or just eat it with crackers.
What other Mexican Street Corn-flavored recipes do you make? Be sure to let us know in the comments.