Smoky Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Grilled pasta salad with charred corn, cotija cheese, and chili-lime dressing. Mexican street food flavors in pasta form.
AI SCORE
94
/100
⏱️
52 min
Time
👥
8 people
Servings
🔥
380 kcal
Calories
📊
easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400g penne pasta
- 4 ears corn husked
- 100g cotija cheese crumbled
- 60g mayonnaise
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 jalapeños diced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and cool
2
Preheat grill to high heat
3
Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently until charred
4
Cut kernels from cobs once cooled
5
Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and paprika for dressing
6
Combine pasta, corn kernels, jalapeños, and cilantro
7
Add dressing and toss until well coated
8
Top with cotija cheese and additional chili powder before serving
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