Elote Pasta Salad Recipe
Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant fusion dish that brings the beloved flavors of Mexican street corn to your table in a refreshing pasta format. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad features juicy roasted corn, a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and zesty lime, crumbled cotija cheese, and a hint of jalapeño for warmth. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also shines as a versatile side for barbecues or as a light main course. Serve chilled and topped with fresh cilantro for an unforgettable dish that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for dressing
- Lime juice and zest
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn in a skillet until warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, red onion, cotija cheese, and jalapeño; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Chill before serving; garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg