Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with our Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, inspired by the vibrant taste of Mexican street corn. This refreshing dish combines tender pasta with roasted corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, summer gatherings, or a light dinner. The bold flavors of chili powder, lime, and cotija cheese come together beautifully to create a crowd-pleasing salad that will impress at any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the tastes of Mexico in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels or 16 oz frozen corn
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- Dressing: Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, chili powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn until warm.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in toasted nuts or seeds. Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of jalapeño.