Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn in this delightful Elote Pasta Salad. Combining roasted corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners. With its explosion of flavor from cotija cheese and fresh herbs, it’s not only easy to prepare in under 30 minutes but also a versatile addition to any meal. This refreshing salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s bound to impress. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or spice levels for a dish that’s truly your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil mayonnaise
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 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 cool.
- Roast fresh corn or sauté frozen corn until warm.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, cheese, and jalapeño; toss with dressing.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg