Description
A vibrant pasta salad that combines the comforting familiarity of pasta with the bold, zesty flavors of traditional street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g Pasta (your choice, preferably rotini)
- 2 Roasted Corn Cobs
- 3 Green Onions
- 1 Shallot
- 2 Jalapenos
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 1 cup Cotija Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- Juice and Zest of 1 Lime
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Roast the Corn: Roast the corn in foil at 400°F for 30 minutes, turning halfway. Grilled corn adds a smoky flavor.
- Prep the Veggies: Finely chop green onions, shallot, and jalapenos.
- Mix the Dressing: Combine sour cream, mayo, lime juice, zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Combine it All: Add cooked pasta to the dressing, then stir in veggies, roasted corn, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Chill & Serve: Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with extra cotija cheese and lime wedges. This salad tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, street corn, summer salad, vegetarian recipes