Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is mixed with simple ingredients with a mayonnaise base dressing. The perfect quick and easy summertime pasta salad.
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Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans fire roasted corn 15 oz each drained
- 1/2 cup Cotija Crumbled Cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/3 cup green onions chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta based on the pasta instructions to al dente. Drain the pasta. Rinse with water.
- Toss the pasta with the olive oil and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl gently stir together all the pasta salad ingredients. Reserve some of the cilantro and green onions for topping.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad. Gently toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve topped with the reserved green onions and cilantro or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use Queso Fresco Cheese if you cannot find Cotija cheese in your area.
- If you are not serving this pasta salad immediately, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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