Description
Elote Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. This vibrant dish features roasted corn, tender pasta, and a creamy dressing that beautifully balances zesty lime and spices. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an instant favorite at barbecues, potlucks, or as a light lunch. With its nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, you can indulge guilt-free. This easy-to-make salad can be prepared in advance, ensuring you have a delicious side or main ready to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (or 16 oz frozen corn)
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or queso fresco/feta)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil mayo
- zest and juice of 2 limes
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and let cool.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn in a skillet.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with mayo, lime zest/juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, and jalapeno. Add dressing and toss gently.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg