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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn
  • 8 oz pasta (elbow or rotini) cooked and drained
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Serve
  1. Top with crumbled feta cheese and sliced avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.

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