Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad combining smoky roasted corn, tangy lime, and crumbled cotija cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., fusilli or rotini)
- Roasted corn (fresh or canned)
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime juice
- Jalapeño, diced
- Chili-lime dressing
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, diced jalapeño, and crumbled cotija cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice with the chili-lime dressing. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Keep avocado or fresh herbs separate and add them just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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