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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad That Transforms Summer Meals

This vibrant Street Corn Pasta Salad infuses tender pasta with roasted corn and zesty lime, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g Pasta of your favorite type serving as the base
For the Roasted Corn
  • 2 ears Roasted Corn can substitute with canned corn if needed
For the Fresh Elements
  • 1 bunch Green Onions sliced thinly
  • 1 medium Shallot finely minced
  • 1 Jalapeno adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 cup Cilantro fresh, or substitute with parsley
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 100 g Cotija Cheese crumbly and salty, can substitute with feta
  • 200 g Sour Cream can replace with yogurt for a lighter option
  • 100 g Mayonnaise or substitute with additional sour cream
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lime Lime (juice and zest) usually enough for tang
For the Spices
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Roast the Corn - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and corn, frying for 10-15 minutes until charred.
  2. Step 2: Cook the Pasta - Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
  3. Step 3: Prep the Fresh Ingredients - Slice green onions, mince shallot and garlic, chop jalapeño and cilantro, crumble cotija cheese.
  4. Step 4: Make the Creamy Dressing - Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, whisk until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Assemble the Salad - In a bowl, combine pasta, corn, fresh ingredients, and dressing, toss to combine.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Garnish - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra cotija cheese and herbs, serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best served chilled, and flavors deepen if prepared a few hours in advance.

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