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Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad

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A bright and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh corn, vibrant peppers, and a zesty lime dressing, reminiscent of Mexican street corn.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 2 cups fresh corn (grilled or boiled)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: cotija cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the corn by grilling it for 8-10 minutes or boiling for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Chop the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Combine the cooked pasta, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss gently.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving, or serve warm if preferred.

Notes

Best served chilled but can be enjoyed warm. Consider cotija cheese and lime wedges for garnish.

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Keywords: pasta salad, street corn, summer recipes, vegetarian salads, easy pasta recipes

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