"MEXICAN STREET CORN" PASTA SALAD RECIPE | Pasta Salad with Mexican Street Corn Flavors

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.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt to season the water.

Add 16 ounces of penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain the pasta and place it into a large bowl, then add salt, pepper, and olive oil to coat the pasta.

Cool the pasta completely by leaving it on the countertop or placing it in the refrigerator.

In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 2/3 cup sour cream.

Zest the entire lime into the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture, avoiding the white part.

Squeeze the juice of the lime into the mixture using a lemon lime squeezer.

Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the dressing and whisk to combine.

Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors as needed.

Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and mix well.

Add 12 ounces of corn to the pasta and dressing mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese to the salad and mix gently.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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