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Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street food, featuring grilled corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 2 ears fresh corn (grilled or roasted)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ¼ red onion (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Preheat your grill or air fryer. Grill the corn over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes until charred and tender, or in an air fryer at 400°F for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped red bell pepper, diced red onion, and cilantro.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add the drained pasta, grilled corn kernels, and dressing to the vegetable bowl, and fold gently to combine.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese on top and mix again.
  7. For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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Keywords: Pasta Salad, Corn Salad, Summer Recipes, Elote, Vegetarian Recipes

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