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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Summer Delight

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, a cheerful dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta can substitute with rotini or penne
For the Vegetables
  • 2 ears Corn on the Cob fresh or canned
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced finely
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 stalks Green Onions chopped for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt adds creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • to taste Salt and Pepper to season
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli pasta and cook that until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While pasta is cooking, grill corn on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently. Allow cooling and slice kernels off the cob.
  3. In a jar or bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, chili powder, and cayenne. Whisk or shake until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, corn, bell pepper, black beans, crumbled Cotija, and cilantro. Stir gently.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and chili powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill for 30 minutes before serving. You can prepare the salad up to 48 hours in advance but add green onions just before serving. Customize with other vegetables as desired.

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