Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn) is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn in a refreshing pasta salad. Combining roasted corn, creamy dressing, and fresh ingredients, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful side for any meal. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser for gatherings or weeknight dinners. The contrast of crunchy textures and bold flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- Dressing: Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to cool.
- Prepare corn by roasting or sautéing until cooked.
- In a bowl, mix dressing ingredients until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, and cotija cheese. Pour dressing over and toss well.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg