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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic street corn. Combining pasta with roasted corn, cheddar, Cotija cheeses, and a zesty dressing, it’s a perfect dish for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 1 pound trotolle pasta
  • 6 ears roasted corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup jalapeño pepper diced
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded Cotija cheese divided

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 12 teaspoons Tajín

Optional toppings:

  • freshly snipped cilantro
  • Tajín

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. Add corn and veggies: Cut roasted corn off cobs, add to pasta along with red onion, jalapeño, and half of each cheese.
  3. Prepare dressing: Whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and Tajín. Pour over salad and mix well.
  4. Final touches: Top with remaining cheeses, extra Tajín, and cilantro. Chill before serving.

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Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Corn Salad, Mexican Salad, Summer Salad