05 Aug Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (Elote-Inspired)
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) Farfalle Pasta
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
1/2 tsp chili powder (plus extra to sprinkle)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1Cook pasta, drain, and rinse under cold water.
2Sauté corn in a skillet with a splash of oil until lightly charred (optional for street corn vibes).
3Toss pasta with corn, mayo, cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro.
4Season with salt, pepper, and extra chili powder on top before serving.
5Serve and enjoy!
6Quick Variation: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra kick!