Street Corn Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining tender pasta with roasted corn, fresh herbs, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad serves as an ideal accompaniment for barbecues, picnics, or casual family dinners. Easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that bursts with flavor in every bite. With the delightful crunch of fresh vegetables and the creamy touch of cotija cheese, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds a splash of color to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta
- 2 roasted corn cobs
- 3 green onions
- 1 shallot
- 2 jalapeños
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the corn by frying it in olive oil in a pan for about 10-15 minutes until caramelized. Cut kernels off the cob.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Chop green onions, shallots, jalapeños, and cilantro; crumble cotija cheese.
- Mix dressing ingredients: sour cream, mayo, garlic, lime zest and juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta with corn and veggies in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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