Description
A creamy, zesty pasta salad inspired by Elote, featuring charred corn, salty cotija, and a tangy lime-crema dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Rotini pasta
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Lime zest
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until just shy of al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Char corn kernels in a high-heat cast-iron skillet until browned.
- Whisk together crema, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and lime juice.
- Toss chilled pasta with the creamy dressing in a large bowl.
- Fold in the charred corn and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and lime zest.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American