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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A creamy, zesty pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn with charred corn, cotija cheese, and lime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz short pasta
  • 3 cups corn kernels
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and cool.
  2. Char corn in skillet until lightly browned.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Toss pasta and corn with dressing.
  5. Fold in cheese and cilantro; chill before serving.

Notes

Chilling enhances flavor.