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Elote Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 4 cups corn kernels
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (optional)
  • For the Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1
  2. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and cool.
  3. Step 2
  4. Roast or grill corn until lightly charred.
  5. Step 3
  6. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  7. Step 4
  8. Combine pasta, corn, cilantro, cotija cheese, and jalapeño.
  9. Step 5
  10. Pour dressing over the salad.
  11. Step 6
  12. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  13. Step 7
  14. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  15. Step 8
  16. Garnish with extra cotija, cilantro, and chili powder before serving