📝 Ingredients (Bold & Fresh!)
🍝 For the Salad:
- 12 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)
- 4 ears corn, grilled & kernels cut off (or 3 cups frozen/thawed corn)
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (sub feta if needed)
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional for heat)
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
🥣 For the Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced (adjust for spice!)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔎 Pro Tip: Char corn in a dry skillet for extra smoky flavor!