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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A creamy, zesty pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, packed with charred corn, lime, cheese, and bold spices, perfect for BBQs and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 3 cups corn grilled or drained
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and cool.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add pasta and toss to coat.
  4. Fold in corn, onion, cilantro, and cheese.
  5. Chill 30–60 minutes before serving and garnish as desired.

Notes

For best flavor, use grilled corn and chill before serving. Add extra lime juice before serving to refresh taste.