Zesty Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 16 ounces short pasta (rotini, farfalle, or cavatappi)
• 4 ears fresh corn, husked (or 3 cups frozen corn, thawed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or substitute feta)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Tajin seasoning for garnish (optional)