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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad: Creamy, Flavor-Packed Delight

A vibrant Street Corn Pasta Salad that fuses Mexican street corn flavors into a creamy pasta dish, perfect for meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini or Fusilli Pasta Gluten-free short pasta works too.
For the Corn
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Thawed and dried.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for charring the corn.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Full-fat Sour Cream Adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice For brightness.
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Can substitute with feta.
  • 1 whole Fresh Jalapeno Diced and seeded.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with green onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For savory flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • cast-iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini or fusilli pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil and char thawed corn for about 4 minutes. Toss and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, charred corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Pour dressing over and gently fold ingredients together.
  5. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For meal prep, salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing without dressing is also possible for up to a month.

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