Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
Vibrant pasta dish featuring sweet corn, avocado, and cotija cheese tossed in a zesty lime-chili dressing with Mexican flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
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2 cups mini bowtie pasta, uncooked
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3 cups frozen corn
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3 green onions, finely diced (1/3 cup)
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1/2 bunch cilantro, finely diced (1/2 cup)
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1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño
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8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and finely diced
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1/3 cup cotija cheese
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1 large avocado, diced
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1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon Sriracha
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2 large limes (for zest and juice)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water for 15 seconds, shake off excess water, and let dry completely.
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Cook corn using your preferred method (boiling, grilling, or sautéing). Allow to cool completely before incorporating into the salad.
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Dice green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño. Cook and dice turkey bacon. Drain and rinse black beans. Dice avocado just before assembly to prevent browning. Ensure all ingredients are uniformly diced for even distribution.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, Sriracha, 1/4 teaspoon lime zest, and 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste. Chill dressing until ready to use.
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In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooled corn, avocado, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, turkey bacon, and cotija cheese. If not serving immediately, delay adding avocado, cheese, and turkey bacon until just before serving. Drizzle with prepared dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, choose your preferred corn cooking method (boiling, grilling, or sautéing).
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To prepare ahead, keep avocado, cheese, and bacon separate until serving time to maintain freshness.