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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of flavors, featuring corn, pasta, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 692 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small bowl
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 cups mini bowtie pasta *measured uncooked*
  • 3 cups frozen corn *see note 1*
  • 3 green onions *⅓ cup finely diced*
  • ½ bunch cilantro *½ cup finely diced*
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño *finely diced*
  • 8 slices bacon *cooked & finely diced*
  • cup cotija cheese
  • 1 large avocado *diced*
  • ½ cup black beans *canned, drained and rinsed*

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 2 large limes
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

Pasta Preparation

  • Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.

Veggie Prep

  • Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and dice bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado last to keep it fresh. The smaller the dice, the better!

Dressing Preparation

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, ¼ teaspoon lime zest, and 3 tablespoon lime juice. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper, adjusting to taste. Chill until ready to use.

Salad Assembly

  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, bacon, and cheese. If not eating right away, wait to add bacon, cheese, and avocado until serving. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately!

Notes

Best fresh! If making ahead, store salad and dressing separately. Add cheese, bacon, and avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 692kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy recipe, Mexican street corn, party food, pasta salad, side dish, summer salad
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