Description
Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the delicious taste of Mexican street corn to your dinner table. This unique salad combines tender pasta with roasted corn, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, and fresh herbs, offering a refreshing option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight meals. With its delightful blend of textures and flavors, this dish is not only satisfying but also healthy, featuring nutritious ingredients like fresh vegetables and protein-rich Greek yogurt. Serve it chilled as a main course or warm as a side dish; it’s versatile enough to complement any meal. Plus, this Elote Pasta Salad is perfect for meal prep—its flavors deepen over time, making it an excellent choice for busy weekdays.
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 cilantro
- 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 cool.
- If using fresh corn, roast or cook until tender; remove kernels.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with mayo, lime juice/zest, and spices to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and cheese.
- Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg