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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer BBQs

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines sweet roasted corn and zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 2 cups pasta fusilli, rotini, or penne recommended
  • 1 cup roasted corn kernels fresh or frozen
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise high-quality recommended
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil avocado oil can be used
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice lime juice can be used instead
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes customize to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese or substitute with feta or cotija
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro can swap with green onions or parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • grill or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, chili flakes, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Roast corn on a grill or skillet for 5-7 minutes until charred. If using frozen corn, thaw as per package instructions.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, roasted corn, and crumbled queso fresco. Pour dressing on top and fold gently.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, serve the salad fresh within 2 days. Adjust seasonings before serving leftovers.

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