Description

Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad features tender pasta tossed with sweet roasted corn, fresh herbs, and a creamy smoky lime dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish, it’s simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Bursting with colors and flavors, this salad will not only satisfy your cravings but also impress your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

400g pasta (your choice)
2 roasted corn cobs
3 green onions
1 shallot
2 jalapeños
½ cup cilantro
1 cup cotija cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayo
3 cloves garlic
juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Roast the corn by frying in olive oil on medium heat for about 10–15 minutes until golden brown. Remove kernels from cob.
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Prep the remaining ingredients by chopping the green onion, shallot, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro; crumble the cotija cheese.
In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, minced garlic, lime juice/zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt & pepper for the dressing.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and herbs if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting/Frying/Boiling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added spice control: adjust or remove jalapeño seeds according to your preference. Experiment with other fresh herbs like parsley or mint for extra flavor. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.