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Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delightful summer salad combining roasted corn, creamy dressing, and fresh veggies, perfect for barbecues and picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn

  • 400 g about 400g of pasta Use short pasta shapes like rotini or farfalle.
  • 2 cobs 2 roasted corn cobs Fresh corn is preferred but frozen can be used.

Vegetables

  • 3 3 green onions Thinly sliced.
  • 1 1 shallot Finely minced.
  • 2 2 jalapeno peppers Adjust spice level to taste.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cilantro Fresh cilantro for garnish.

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1 cup cotija cheese Can substitute with feta cheese.
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt & pepper To taste.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Husk the corn and roast it in a pan with olive oil for about 10-15 minutes, rotating every couple of minutes.
  • Once cooked, use a knife or peeler to separate the kernels from the cob.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, strain, and set aside. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Prepare the other ingredients by slicing green onions, and mincing shallot, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  • Crumble or grate cotija cheese, and zest and juice 1 lime.

Making the Dressing

  • Combine sour cream, mayo, minced garlic, lime zest and juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Assembly

  • In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, roasted corn, green onions, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and mix everything well.
  • Optionally, top with more cotija and fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled or at room temperature. Great as a side dish for grilled meats or as a main dish. Garnish with extra cilantro or chili powder for added flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword bbq side, easy recipe, Pasta Salad, Street Corn, Summer Salad
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