Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, a delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn. This pasta salad combines roasted corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices for a flavor explosion that’s both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick weeknight meal, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with healthy ingredients like fresh vegetables and Greek yogurt. Your friends and family will love the crunchy textures and bright flavors that make this salad a true crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a main course or a side dish; either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 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 al dente according to package directions; drain and toss with olive oil to cool.
- Roast fresh corn (or sauté frozen) with olive oil until tender.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with lime juice and spices.
- Combine cooled pasta with corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and cotija cheese.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg