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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the essence of Mexican street corn with the comfort of pasta salad.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (elbow or shells)
  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well combined.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.

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Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Mexican recipes

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