Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, a delightful fusion that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn. This refreshing dish combines roasted corn kernels, creamy dressing, and zesty lime for an unforgettable twist. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual family dinners, this pasta salad is both colorful and easy to prepare. With fresh ingredients and a short prep time, it’s sure to impress at any gathering while being a healthy option for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/parmesan)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- lime zest and juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with olive oil. Allow to cool.
- Prepare corn: If fresh, grill or roast until tender; if frozen, heat until warmed through.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with dressing ingredients; mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, onion, cheese, and jalapeno. Pour dressing over and toss until combined.
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg