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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist on Summer Flavors

This Street Corn Pasta Salad brings a delightful twist on summer flavors with sweet roasted corn and zesty herbs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g Pasta like fusilli or penne
For the Salad
  • 2 cobs Corn roasted or canned
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 1 Shallot optional
  • 2 Jalapeños adjust for spiciness
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • 100 g Cotija Cheese or feta
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Mayo
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 each Lime juiced and zested
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Husk corn cobs, brush with olive oil, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Slice green onions, mince shallot and garlic, chop jalapeños, cilantro, and crumble cotija cheese.
  4. In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, corn kernels, green onions, shallots, jalapeños, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently, and adjust seasoning as needed before chilling in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy this as a delightful side dish or light lunch. The salad is best chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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