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Mexican-Street-Corn-Pasta-Salad-Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a burst of flavors with creamy dressing and charred corn. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s ideal for quick dinners or potlucks!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 16 ounces frozen or fresh corn about 4 ears
  • 1 lb. uncooked cavatappi pasta
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeno, deveined and minced
  • ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped about ½ cup
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then add the corn and cook until browned and charred, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain well.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, charred corn, green onions, minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.

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Notes

You can adjust the amount of chipotle peppers based on your spice preference.
For a vegan option, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg