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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A creamy, zesty pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn with charred corn, lime, spices, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz short pasta cooked and cooled
  • 2 cups corn kernels grilled or roasted
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and cool completely.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and spices in a large bowl.
  3. Add pasta and corn, tossing gently to coat.
  4. Fold in cotija cheese and cilantro.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving and garnish as desired.

Notes

Adjust spice level and lime juice to taste.