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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 (12-ounces) bags frozen corn or 5 to 6 ears of fresh corn
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (any small shaped pasta)
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese cut into small cubes
  • 68 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped or crumbled (optional)
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. METHOD #1: In a Cast Iron Skillet or Regular Skillet (frozen corn)
  2. METHOD #2: On a grill (corn on the cob)
  3. To Make the Chili-Lime Dressing
  4. Make the Pasta Salad