Corn Pasta Mix (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
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1 jalapeño, no seeds, finely minced
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1/2 red onion, chopped real small
03 -
1 red bell pepper, diced up
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2 cups corn, cooked
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1 pound rotini or fusilli pasta
→ Dressing
06 -
Salt and cracked black pepper, to your liking
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Juice from a lime
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A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayo
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Top the salad with fresh cilantro. Taste and see if you want more salt or pepper. Stick it in the fridge for half an hour so everything gets tasty.
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Dump the dressing right onto all your salad stuff. Gently mix it up so the veggies and pasta get coated nicely.
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Grab your big bowl and toss in the cold pasta, corn, jalapeño, bell pepper, and onion.
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Stick mayo, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl. Whisk until it looks creamy and dreamy.
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Boil water with a good pinch of salt in a big pot. Drop in the pasta and cook till just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool off, then set aside.
# Helpful Notes:
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If you let it hang out in the fridge before serving, the flavors get way better.