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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

16 Oz Rotini pasta

12 Oz fire roasted corn

1 Cup Mayo 1/2 Cup sour cream

2 Limes juiced

1/2 Cup Cotija cheese

1 Tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder 1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 Cup red onion

4-6 green onions cut

1/4 Cup cilantro Tajin for garnish

DIRECTIONS

🔥 Cook your pasta. Boil your chosen pasta in salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water, and let cool completely in a large bowl.

Cook your corn as directed on bag and set aside to cool.

Make the dressing mix together Mayo, sour cream, lime juice, Cojita cheese, and seasonings listed above. Mix real well.

Mix It up In your large bowl, add the cooled pasta to the dressing. Then add the charred corn, red onion, green onions cilantro, and a 1/2 cup cotija cheese.

Garnish with more cheese, green onions and Tajin and Munch! #mexicanstreetcorn #pastasalad #summer #yummy #pasta

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If you're a fan of vibrant flavors and easy-to-make dishes, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a fantastic recipe to add to your summer menu. What I love about this salad is how it brings together the smoky sweetness of fire-roasted corn with the creamy, tangy dressing made from mayo, sour cream, and fresh lime juice. The use of Cotija cheese adds a pleasant salty touch that perfectly balances the other flavors, while the spices like cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper give a mild kick that makes the salad exciting without overpowering. One tip I found helpful when preparing the pasta is to make sure you rinse it under cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from getting mushy. This also helps the pasta cool faster and absorb the flavors of the dressing better. I prefer using rotini as it holds the sauce beautifully, but you can experiment with other pasta shapes like penne or fusilli for different textures. Another great addition is using Tajin as a garnish—it not only adds a mildly spicy and tangy flavor but also gives a colorful finish to the dish, making it really inviting to serve at summer picnics or barbecues. If you want to customize this salad, consider adding diced avocado or chopped jalapeños for an extra creamy or spicy dimension. Fresh cilantro provides a refreshing herbaceous note, so be generous if you enjoy that fresh taste. Overall, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser that's quick to prepare, colorful, and bursting with complementary flavors and textures. It's perfect as a side or a light main dish during warm weather. Give it a try and see how it brings the essence of Mexican street food into a unique pasta salad you'll want to make again!

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