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Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Street Corn Pasta Salad combines all the bold flavors of classic Mexican street corn in a creamy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad. Tossed with Tajín, cotija cheese, cilantro, sweet corn, and fresh lime, it's the perfect side dish for cookouts, taco nights, potlucks, or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilll Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: backyard BBQ ideas, Dish to pass, family recipe, family-friendly meals, Game Day, Party, Pool party, Side Dish, Street Corn, Street corn pasta salad, Summer, Summer side dish
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 509kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rotini pasta
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Tajin seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 cans Southwest corn drained
  • 1/2 cup Red onion diced
  • 3/4 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 Lime Juiced
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder for topping

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Boil rotini in salted water until al dente, according to package directions.
  • Cool the pasta: Drain and run under cold water until fully cooled. Set aside to drain well.
  • Make the dressing: In a separate large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Tajin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the mix-ins: Stir in cilantro, corn, red onion, and lime juice.
  • Combine: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  • Finish and chill: Fold in half of the cotija. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g
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