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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Delight!

A creamy and flavorful pasta salad featuring street corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Gently fold in the cotija cheese and cilantro.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
  • You can also substitute the cotija cheese with feta cheese for a different flavor profile.

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