To make this pasta salad, start by preparing the dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients (the cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Next, set the dressing aside and prepare the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Once the pasta is done, rinse it with cold water and add it to a large bowl. Set it aside.
Next, heat a large skillet, on the stove, over medium heat, and add in the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add in the frozen corn and sauté it until it's defrosted, warm, and cooked through.
Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the heat and add it to the bowl with the pasta.
Next, add the sliced green onions, diced shallot, pickled jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese to the bowl.
Finally, pour the dressing on top.
Toss the salad to coat well, then serve it and enjoy!