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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a must-try dish!

 
This Mexican-inspired pasta salad brings the flavors of elote—grilled corn, lime, chili, and cotija cheese—into a creamy and tangy bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked pasta elbow or rotini
  • 1 1/2 cups corn grilled or canned
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. In a larger bowl, add pasta, corn, and cotija cheese.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Mix in cilantro and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Grilled corn gives a smoky flavor, but canned corn works too.

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