Ingredients
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- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add diced jalapeños for extra spice.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
