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A vibrant bowl of Street Corn Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining street corn and pasta with a creamy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and savory cheese, perfect for summer gatherings and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 400 g 400g of pasta Use your choice of pasta.
  • 2 cobs 2 roasted corn cobs Roast the corn before adding to the salad.
  • 3 3 green onions Thinly sliced.
  • 1 1 shallot Finely minced.
  • 2 2 jalapeños Finely minced; adjust for spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cilantro Chopped.
Dressing
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 Juice and zest of 1 lime For a fresh flavor.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt & pepper To taste.
Cheese
  • 1 cup 1 cup cotija cheese Crumble or grate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Husk the corn and roast it by frying in a pan with olive oil for about 10-15 minutes, rotating for even cooking. Once cooked, remove kernels from the cob.
  2. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Strain and set aside, drizzling with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. While pasta cooks, prepare the other ingredients: slice green onions, mince shallot, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro, and zest and juice 1 lime.
  4. Make the dressing by mixing sour cream, mayo, minced garlic, lime zest and juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with roasted corn, green onions, shallot, jalapeños, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Pour dressing over and mix well.
  2. Optional: Top with more cotija and fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Great as a side dish or standalone meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The flavors deepen over time.