Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Elevate your gatherings with this Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, inspired by the popular Mexican street corn. Bursting with vibrant flavors, creamy textures, and a hint of spice, this dish combines tender pasta, roasted corn, and fresh herbs in a zesty dressing. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners, it’s not only delicious but also simple to prepare. The unique blend of ingredients makes this salad a standout option that will impress your guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (or frozen corn)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil mayonnaise
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Seasonings: chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prepare the corn: roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn in a skillet.
- Make the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, and spices in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeno (if using), and cotija cheese. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg