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Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, making it perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or as a delightful side for weeknight dinners. This salad combines rotini pasta with sweet grilled corn, a creamy dressing, and zesty lime for a taste that’s hard to resist. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, but it’s also customizable to suit your preferences. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro and green onions, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests while being an easy go-to option for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen; grilled preferred)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. If using fresh corn, grill until lightly charred and cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. For frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onion to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Just before serving, garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.

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