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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer Delight

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and quick dish, perfect for summer gatherings with its sweet corn, tangy lime, and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Dried Pasta Use your favorite shape
For the Corn Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Frozen Corn Sweet and juicy
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Adjust for desired creaminess
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 0.5 cup Cotija Cheese Essential for authentic taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder Adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin For savory notes
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped
For the Finish
  • 1 juice Lime Use fresh juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • Jalapeno Optional, diced for spice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and red onion until fragrant.
  3. Add corn and salt to the skillet, cooking until heated through and slightly charred.
  4. Combine the corn mixture with the cooked pasta in a mixing bowl.
  5. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle powder, cumin, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour dressing over the pasta and corn, folding in cotija cheese and cilantro.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning, letting sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra cotija and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days; do not freeze.

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