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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Lora
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

As a passionate home cook, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a satisfying meal after a long day. That’s where my Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad comes in! This delightful dish is a burst of summer flavors, perfect for casual barbecues or family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred. Remove and let it cool.
  4. Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the dressing over the corn kernels and mix well.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the corn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Gently fold in cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  9. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, stir the pasta salad and garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead, just be sure to give it a good stir before serving.
  • Feel free to use other types of cheese like feta if cotija is not available.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling and mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg