Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne work great)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and let it cool.
- If using fresh corn, cook it (grilled or boiled) until tender. For frozen or canned corn, thaw or drain respectively.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño if using. Give everything a good toss until evenly coated.
- Pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes