Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe | Episode 364

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is often more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch without the heat, and banana peppers are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Fry 6-8 slices of bacon until crispy.

Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions, then strain.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced avocado, chopped green onions, cotija cheese, diced cilantro, diced jalapeno, and 3 cups of corn.

For the dressing, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, paprika, 1 teaspoon sriracha, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Toss the dressing with the pasta salad mixture until well combined.

Serve and enjoy the pasta salad.

Cooking Techniques

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