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Mexican Street Corn Pasta

Mexican Street Corn Pasta

Mexican Street Corn Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime dressing, perfect for a quick meal or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or rotini or penne
  • 2 cups corn grilled or canned
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plant-based sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic in moderation
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro omit if not a fan
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese or substitute with feta or omit

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 7 to 9 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the corn by grilling fresh corn until tender and charred, or thaw frozen corn, or drain canned corn.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine the cooled pasta with corn, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time and is perfect for gatherings. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors.

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