Description
Elote Pasta Salad combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with classic pasta salad elements, making it a delightful dish for any occasion. This creamy salad features roasted corn, tender pasta, and fresh herbs, topped with crumbled cotija cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, Elote Pasta Salad is quick to prepare and serves a crowd. Its unique blend of textures and tastes will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Make it your own by customizing the ingredients to suit your preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Juice and zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- If using fresh corn, roast after cooking until tender; if using frozen corn, sauté until warmed.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest/juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and dressing; mix well.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 8mg