Sweet and Spicy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant pasta salad that combines the flavors of street corn with creamy goodness, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g Pasta
- 2 Roasted Corn Cobs
- 3 Green Onions
- 1 Shallot
- 2 Jalapeños
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Cup Cotija Cheese
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- Juice and Zest of 1 Lime
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Cook Your Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Roast the Corn: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush corn with olive oil and salt, roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Slice green onions, dice shallot, chop jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Mix Your Dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Cut the Corn: Remove kernels from corn cobs, aim for about 1.5-2 cups.
- Combine It All: Add pasta, roasted corn, veggies, and cotija cheese to dressing; fold gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and extra cotija for a fresh pop. Pairs well with grilled proteins or as a BBQ side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, street corn, summer recipe, BBQ side, vegetarian dish
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