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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Ultimate Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad You’ll Love

Enjoy this flavorful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini pasta Barilla is highly recommended for the best texture.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Helps prevent pasta from sticking.
For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Corn Fire-roasted frozen corn is recommended.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Crumble into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, optional based on preference.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Daisy brand recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's is a top choice.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Lime Zest

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and olive oil. Whisk in chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne. Stir in lime juice and zest.
  3. In a serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Fold in the creamy dressing, mixing well.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir gently before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pasta salad tastes better after resting; make it a day in advance if possible. Adjust seasoning after chilling as flavors will mellow.

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