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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne work great)
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and let it cool.
  2. If using fresh corn, cook it (grilled or boiled) until tender. For frozen or canned corn, thaw or drain respectively.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño if using. Give everything a good toss until evenly coated.
  5. Pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes