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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines smoky, creamy flavors and pasta for a perfect summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni or Penne Use either for best texture
For the Corn Mixture
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper Optional, add for spice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adjust for smokiness
For the Finish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro Essential for freshness
  • ¾ cup Cotija Cheese Feta is a good alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet corn and sauté until charred, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn mixture, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, cotija cheese, and jalapeño.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Stir before serving and garnish with additional cotija and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors. Adjust jalapeño for spice levels and use fresh ingredients for best results.

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