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20-Minute Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Quick, creamy street corn pasta salad perfect for summer meals or potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 bags frozen fire-roasted corn cooked or 3 cans of regular corn drained well
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija or queso fresco cheese
  • ⅓ cup freshly chopped cilantro plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper for some heat
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • kosher salt to taste
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Cook your rotini pasta according to the package directions. Drain all the water and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked corn, crumbled Cotija cheese, and freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Add sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, chili powder, and garlic powder to the bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in the drained pasta until fully coated with the creamy mixture.
  • Adjust seasoning with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Garnish with extra cilantro.

Notes

Serve the salad cold or chilled for best flavor.