Street Corn Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly marries the comfort of pasta with the bold tastes of roasted corn, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or cozy dinners at home. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful salad bursting with flavor that will impress your guests. The combination of creamy dressing, smoky corn, and crunchy vegetables makes this pasta salad not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta (rotini or penne recommended)
- 2 roasted corn cobs
- 3 green onions
- 1 shallot
- 2 jalapeños
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 cloves garlic
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Roast the corn in a frying pan with olive oil until charred (10-15 minutes). Remove kernels.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; strain and toss with olive oil.
- Prep vegetables by slicing green onions and mincing shallot, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine pasta, roasted corn, veggies, cotija cheese, and dressing in a big mixing bowl. Stir well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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