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Street Corn Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing Street Corn Pasta Salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, mixing sweet corn, crunchy veggies, and zesty lime for a perfect summer dish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (cooked and drained)
  • 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Cotija cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain it and let it cool.
  2. Combine the Fresh Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the corn, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix in the Pasta: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Pour the zesty dressing over everything and give it a gentle stir.
  5. Toss and Taste: Toss the salad until all ingredients are beautifully mixed together. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Top your salad with crumbled Cotija cheese before serving, if desired.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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