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Amazing Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Amazing Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

Delightful Amazing Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad brings smoky, zesty flavors to your summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 2 cups Pasta Use your favorite variety
For the Corn
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh charred or frozen
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Or use Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is ideal
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Crunch and Color
  • 1 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped, adjust to preference
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Or feta as an alternative

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Corn: Heat a skillet and char fresh corn for 5-7 minutes or thaw frozen corn.
  3. Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine pasta, charred corn, chopped red onion, and cilantro, tossing gently.
  4. Make the Creamy Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  5. Toss Salad Together: Pour dressing over pasta mixture, toss gently to coat, and fold in cotija cheese.
  6. Chill and Serve: Adjust seasoning, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor. Always taste dressing before mixing for balance.

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