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Colorful Street Corn Pasta Salad with fresh ingredients and flavorful dressing.

Street Corn Pasta Salad

This refreshing pasta salad combines the sweetness of roasted corn with creamy dressing and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (your choice) Use short pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or rotini.
  • 2 cups roasted corn (canned or fresh) Canned corn works perfectly; just drain it well.
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled Feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise You can substitute Greek yogurt for half.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Adjust based on preference.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, fish, or tacos. Can be prepared a day ahead.
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