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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad That Will Wow Your Summer Gatherings

A creamy and tangy Street Corn Pasta Salad that combines smoky charred corn with traditional elote flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or penne Cook until al dente
For the Corn
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 tablespoon butter For charring corn
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a plant-based option
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For a smoky flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 jalapeño pepper Optional, diced for heat
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese Or feta cheese if unavailable

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sweet corn. Cook for 8-10 minutes until charred and golden brown.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in chili powder and smoked paprika, and let cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, charred corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño. Toss to combine.
  5. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a stir. Enjoy your Street Corn Pasta Salad cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill before serving and adjust seasoning to your preference.

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