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Amazing Street Corn Pasta Salad

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This vibrant and crowd-pleasing pasta salad combines the smoky char of grilled corn, creamy dressing, and a zippy lime kick, inspired by Mexican street corn. Perfect for parties, BBQs, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (elbow macaroni, bowties, or rotini)
  • 4 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels cut off (or frozen/canned corn)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high. Brush the corn with a little oil and grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred. Let cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, grilled corn, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or chili powder if needed. Add diced jalapeños if desired.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Add cilantro and cheese just before serving for optimal freshness.

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Keywords: street corn pasta salad, Mexican pasta salad, party side dish, elote pasta salad, creamy pasta salad

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