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Street Corn-Inspired Pasta Salad

A vibrant and creamy pasta salad featuring roasted corn, queso fresco, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn

  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini) Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups roasted corn (fresh or canned)

Dressing

  • 1 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted corn, and crumbled queso fresco.

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Perfect as a side dish or light main course. Can be customized with different cheeses or add ingredients like avocado or black beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g
Keyword Easy Recipes, Pasta Salad, Picnic Food, Street Corn, Summer Salad
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