Elote Pasta Salad | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 8 ounces gemelli pasta
• 8 ounces shredded chicken, or crabmeat (optional)
• 12 ounces sweet corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup Duke’s Mayo
• 1 large handful cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/3 cup cotija cheese, finely grated
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1 tablespoon Tajin seasoning
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, plus more if needed
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Sugar, to taste (optional)