Description
Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that beautifully marries the essence of traditional Mexican street corn with hearty pasta. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a light lunch, making it a versatile addition to any meal. With roasted corn, creamy dressing, and a touch of spice, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy this delightful salad chilled for the best flavor experience.
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 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- Greek yogurt
- olive oil mayonnaise
- lime juice/zest
- spices
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil. Let cool.
- Prepare corn by roasting fresh or heating frozen in a skillet until warm.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, and spices for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, cheese, and jalapeno. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for enhanced sweetness. Adjust spices to fit your heat preference. Chill the salad for better flavor melding.