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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Refreshing Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines sweet, smoky elote flavors with pasta, 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: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz rotini or penne pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
For the Corn
  • 2 ears grilled corn Grilled corn preferred for fresh flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Substitute with vegan mayo for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used.
  • 3 tbsp lime juice Fresh lime juice is best.
  • 1 tsp chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese Swap for vegan cheese for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rotini or penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 7-9 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Grill fresh corn over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until tender, or prepare frozen/canned corn and add kernels to the cooked pasta.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In the pasta and corn mixture, add halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, then gently fold in cotija cheese.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
  6. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Before serving, stir gently and enjoy the colorful, flavorful salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings, this pasta salad is versatile and can be made vegan or gluten-free.

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