Description
Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn in a delightful, creamy pasta salad. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a light summer meal, this recipe combines tender pasta with roasted corn, fresh herbs, and crumbled cotija cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to impress at their next event or simply enjoy a delicious meal at home.
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 chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- Dressing: Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, lime juice & zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- If using fresh corn, roast until tender; if using frozen corn, heat in a skillet until warm.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice & zest, spices for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and cotija.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for vibrant flavors. Adjust jalapeno quantity based on spice preference. Chill before serving for best flavor melding.