Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Elote Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of traditional Mexican street corn and creamy pasta salad. This dish combines sweet roasted corn, tender pasta, and tangy cotija cheese, all enveloped in a zesty dressing that brings a refreshing twist to any meal. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this versatile recipe serves up to 10 people and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can create a unique and satisfying dish that will impress your guests and become a staple at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno 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 the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil; let cool.
- Roast or sauté corn until tender.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg