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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with roasted corn, Cotija and cheddar, creamy dressing and jalapeños for a kick of heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pasta salad, easy side dish, summer picnic, summer salad recipe
Servings: 10
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 pound trotolle pasta
  • 6 ears roasted corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup jalapeño pepper diced
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded Cotija cheese divided

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1-2 teaspoons Tajín

Optional toppings:

  • freshly snipped cilantro
  • Tajín

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place the cooled, drained pasta in a large bowl.
  • Cut the corn off of each of the cobs. Add the corn to the pasta.
  • Add in the diced red onion and jalapeño pepper.
  • Then add in 1/2 cup of each of the two cheeses.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, juice of 1 lime and Tajín. (Start with 1 teaspoon of Tajín and add more to taste.)
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Top the salad with the remaining cheeses, additional Tajín and freshly snipped cilantro.
  • Cover and chill until serving.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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Notes

Zest the lime first if you'd like and add the zest to the dressing as well. It adds just a touch more tangy lime flavor.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being 1/10 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg