Street Corn Pasta Salad

13 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. 2Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add drained corn, salt & pepper, and sauté for at least 7 minutes or until charred. Lower heat, add garlic, and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool.
  3. 3In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, mayo, chipotle peppers (with adobo sauce), lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. 4In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, charred corn, minced jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, and cotija cheese. Pour sauce over the top & toss to combine.
  5. 5Add your favorite protein, top with extra cheese & green onions, or enjoy straight from the bowl!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz small pasta shape
  • 3 Tbsp oil
  • 30 oz corn, drained well
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, minced
  • 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
  • 0.33 cup cotija cheese
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper

Equipment

potlarge panblenderlarge bowl