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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Summer's Creamy Delight

Enjoy this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Trotolle Pasta Any large pasta shape like fusilli or rotini works.
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cobs Roasted Corn Fresh grilled corn is best; canned corn works.
  • 1 cup Red Onion Diced; substitute with green onions if preferred.
  • 1 each Jalapeño Pepper Diced; adjust for spice level.
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Diced or shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Substitute feta if needed.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is also a good option.
  • 1 each Lime Juice Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín Adjust to taste.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped; can be omitted if not preferred.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add trotolle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Cut kernels from freshly roasted corn cobs. Combine cooled trotolle pasta with corn, diced red onion, diced jalapeño, and half of both cheeses in a large bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and Tajín seasoning to taste.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta and vegetable mixture, mixing gently to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle remaining cheeses and chopped cilantro on top. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh grilled corn for the best flavor and allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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