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street corn pasta salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad

This bold and creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad takes everything you love about Mexican elote—smoky corn, chili, lime, and cheese—and turns it into a refreshing summer pasta dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Zester

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad

  • 400 g pasta such as rotini, penne, or fusilli
  • 2 roasted corn cobs kernels sliced off
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese crumbled or grated

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Roast corn by heating oil in a pan. Fry the cobs for 10–15 minutes until charred. Slice kernels off the cob once cool.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil. Set aside to cool.
  • Prep vegetables: slice green onions, finely mince shallot, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro. Zest and juice the lime. Crumble Cotija cheese.
  • Whisk together sour cream, mayo, garlic, lime juice and zest, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, vegetables, and cheese. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for 30 minutes, then top with extra Cotija and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Inspired by Mexican street corn (elote), this salad is perfect for summer BBQs, taco nights, or meal prep. Use feta if Cotija is unavailable, and don’t skip the fresh lime!

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword BBQ, Elote, Summer, Vegetarian
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