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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Creamy Summer Favorite

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a creamy dish bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Corn
  • 2 ears Fresh Corn Grill for deep flavor or use frozen corn.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Customize based on spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Can substitute with feta or omit for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; can substitute with parsley.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion Diced; red onion or chives are good alternatives.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Grill or grill pan
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill fresh corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred. Cut kernels off the cob.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add the cooled rotini, grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Before serving, stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge, perfect for meal prep. Also, best enjoyed slightly chilled with fresh ingredients.

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