Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, perfect for spring dinners.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the corn mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg