Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Elevate your summer gatherings with this flavorful Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, inspired by traditional Mexican street corn. This vibrant dish combines tender pasta with roasted corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices, making it an instant favorite for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side to any meal. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro and jalapeño, each bite bursts with the essence of summer. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this salad is not only delicious but also a nutritious choice that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or alternatives)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- For fresh corn: Roast or boil kernels; for frozen corn: sauté until warm.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and cotija cheese; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg