Description
A fusion of Mexican street corn (elote) and a classic pasta salad, featuring charred corn, creamy lime dressing, and salty cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Rotini pasta
- 4 cups charred corn kernels
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil rotini pasta until al dente, drain and cool.
- Char corn kernels in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and smoked paprika.
- Toss cooled pasta with the creamy dressing.
- Fold in the charred corn and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion