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Mexican Corn Pasta Salad

This super creamy Mexican corn pasta salad is inspired by the popular Mexican street food and also one of my favorite dips. It's perfect side dish to enjoy for a cookout or outdoor lunch, and can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Course Side DishCuisine MexicanKeyword pasta salad

Prep Time 5 minutesCook Time 10 minutesTotal Time 15 minutes

Servings 4
Calories 366kcal

Ingredients

• kosher salt
• 8 ounces orecchiette
• 4 ears corn , or about 3 cups
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 lime , zested (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ red onion , thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño , seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
• ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese , divided

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season generously with kosher salt, and cook the pasta according to package directions or until al denté.
• Meanwhile, grill the corn in its husks for 4-5 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Cut the corn from the cob and discard the cobs. You should have about 3 cups of corn. Add the corn to a large mixing bowl. If using frozen corn, thaw, then drain any water from the kernels.
• Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain and add to the bowl with the corn. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, onion, and jalapeño, in a small bowl then toss with the pasta to combine. Gently toss with the cilantro and ¼ cup of cotija cheese. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired. To serve, top with the remaining ¼ cup of cotija cheese and more chives and cilantro. This can be eaten at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg

More Pasta Salads to Try

• BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
• Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad
• Classic Macaroni Salad
• Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
• Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
• Macaroni Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto

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