Get a taste of summer with this vibrant pasta salad, bursting with fresh flavors and textures!
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
– 8 ounces rotini pasta
– 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and cool with cold water.
2. Prepare the corn by grilling, roasting, or thawing as needed.
3. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Combine the pasta, corn, red onion, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro in the dressing and toss until well coated.
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
**Nutritional Information:**
This salad offers a good source of fiber from corn and protein from the cheese, along with healthy fats from the mayonnaise and sour cream.
**Time:** Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes