Mexican STREET CORN pasta salad | Villa Cocina

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is often more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch without the heat, and banana peppers are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Cook the cellentani or rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, diced bell peppers, and chopped red onion.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.

Fold in the cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve chilled, optionally topped with ground dry arbol chili or ground dry piquin chili.

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