Street Corn Pasta Salad

Name: Street Corn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta, cooked and cooled; 2 cups roasted corn kernels; 1 jalapeño, finely diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for garnish; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 lime, juiced and zested; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp granulated sugar; Paprika, for garnish

This Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect summer side dish, combining sweet roasted corn with a tangy, smoky lime dressing. Fresh cilantro and jalapeño add brightness and a touch of heat for a delicious and flavorful combination.

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

16 oz rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
2 cups roasted corn kernels
1 jalapeño, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for garnish
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp granulated sugar
Paprika, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, roasted corn, diced jalapeño, diced red onion, sliced green onions, crumbled Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
2
To make the dressing, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a separate medium bowl.
3
Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
4
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
5
Stir everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
6
Garnish with additional Cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.