Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Name: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups corn kernels; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup red bell pepper; 1/4 cup red onion; 1/2 cup cotija cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
300 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Megan Wells

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces rotini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
While the pasta cooks, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and sauté until it begins to char slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked pasta, charred corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and half of the cotija cheese to the dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
Garnish the pasta salad with the remaining cotija cheese and fresh cilantro before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 343mg (14%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 589IU (12%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	300kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	35g	12%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	343mg	14%
Potassium	229mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	589IU	12%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	66mg	7%
Iron	1mg	6%