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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for Summer BBQ Bliss

Delight in this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish bursting with flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or penne Cook to al dente
For the Charred Corn
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons butter Or olive oil as a substitute
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Or vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juice from Adjust to taste
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Can swap for regular paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves Or parsley
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese Or feta cheese
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced Optional
  • 1 cup diced avocado Optional
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits Optional
  • 1 can black beans Optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook corn for 8-10 minutes until charred and golden.
  3. Remove corn from heat. Stir in chili powder and smoked paprika, and allow to cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, charred corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, toss again and garnish with extra cilantro or cotija cheese as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for making ahead of time for flavor enhancement. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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