Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with this Elote Pasta Salad. This delightful and refreshing dish features tender pasta, roasted corn, and a creamy dressing that perfectly balances tanginess and spice. Ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or potlucks, this crowd-pleasing salad is not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its colorful ingredients and delicious flavor profile, this Elote Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite at any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or substitutes like feta)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño 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 directions until al dente; drain and toss with olive oil.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn in a skillet until warmed through.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice & zest, and spices.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg