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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is full of flavors with sweet corn, tender pasta, and lots of cotija cheese, all coated in a creamy lime dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups small shell pasta dry
- 10 oz corn frozen, fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 jalapeños seeds removed and chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- First, boil pasta according to the package directions aiming for al dente.
- Drain and set aside in a large bowl. Drizzle with a bit of oil and gently stir.
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Cook corn:
- If using frozen corn, first thaw it. If using canned corn, first drain it very well.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the corn. Just place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the corn stirring for 6-8 minutes.
- The corn is ready when it's lightly charred. You can also add a bit of spice to it: paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
Make the dressing:
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside.
Assemble the pasta salad:
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the large bowl with cooled pasta and gently stir to combine.
- Next, add the creamy salad dressing and stir until everything is well coated.
- Finally, serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.