Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

**Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Vibrant, Flavorful Twist on a Classic Favorite**

If you’re a fan of Mexican street corn (Elote), then you’re going to love this **Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad**! It’s a fun and creative way to bring all the bold, smoky, and tangy flavors of elote into a creamy, hearty pasta salad. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to serve something both satisfying and full of flavor.

This salad combines **sweet corn**, **creamy dressing**, **spicy mayo**, **lime**, and **cotija cheese**, making it a flavor-packed dish that’s sure to be a crowd favorite. The twist? Instead of serving it on the cob, the ingredients are tossed with pasta, creating a dish that’s just as easy to eat with a fork as it is to savor. Let’s dive into this vibrant recipe that’s as delicious as it is fun to make!

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## **Why You’ll Love Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad**

– **Bold, Smoky Flavor**: The combination of **charred corn**, **smoky paprika**, and **spicy mayo** brings the classic flavors of Mexican street corn into every bite.
– **Creamy and Tangy**: The creamy dressing with **lime juice**, **sour cream**, and **cotija cheese** offers a perfect balance of rich, tangy, and slightly salty notes that pair wonderfully with the corn and pasta.
– **Perfect for Any Occasion**: Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout, preparing a side dish for a family dinner, or looking for a dish to bring to a party, this pasta salad is sure to impress.
– **Customizable**: Want to kick it up a notch? Add some diced jalapeños for extra heat or toss in fresh cilantro for added color and flavor.

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## **Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad**

For this creamy, irresistible pasta salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

– **12 oz. pasta** (rotini, penne, or elbow macaroni works best)
– **2 cups frozen corn kernels** (or fresh corn, if available)
– **1 tablespoon olive oil** (for grilling or sautéing the corn)
– **1/2 cup mayonnaise**
– **1/4 cup sour cream**
– **1 tablespoon lime juice** (freshly squeezed)
– **1 teaspoon chili powder** (for smokiness and spice)
– **1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika** (optional, but adds a great smoky depth)
– **1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese** (or feta, if you can’t find cotija)
– **1/4 cup fresh cilantro**, chopped (optional)
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1-2 tablespoons hot sauce** (optional, for extra kick)

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