Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that elevates any meal with its delightful combination of roasted corn, zesty lime dressing, and hearty pasta. This quick-to-prepare salad bursts with flavor from fresh herbs, jalapeños, and cotija cheese, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a simple weeknight dinner. It’s not just delicious but also versatile—perfect as a main course or a side dish. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies and proteins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta (any short shape)
- 2 roasted corn cobs
- 3 green onions
- 1 shallot
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 3 cloves garlic
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- spices
Instructions
- Roast the corn until golden and kernels are tender; cut off the cob.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare veggies: slice green onions, mince shallot, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro.
- Make dressing by mixing sour cream, mayo, garlic, lime zest/juice, and spices.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl with dressing; mix well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish/Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Choose short pasta shapes like fusilli or penne for better dressing adherence. Customize by adding bell peppers or grilled chicken for extra flavor and nutrition. Allow the salad to chill before serving to enhance flavors.