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Delicious Street Corn Pasta Salad with fresh corn, pasta, and vibrant dressing

Street Corn Pasta Salad

A bright, creamy, and slightly spicy pasta salad with bold Mexican street corn flavors, perfect for potlucks and summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2 cups pasta (like rotini or penne)
Veggies & Cheese
  • 1 cup roasted corn (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned, drained) Use charred corn for extra flavor.
  • 1 jalapeño, diced Remove seeds for less heat.
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled Can substitute with feta.
Dressing & Seasoning
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chili-lime dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish Add just before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, cotija cheese, jalapeño, and lime juice.
  3. Drizzle with chili-lime dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roast the corn for extra depth of flavor. Cool the pasta completely before tossing to avoid a watery salad. Adjust heat level by handling the jalapeño seeds appropriately. For a different texture, serve alongside crunchy options like coconut oil popcorn.