Description
Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn to your table. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a satisfying weeknight meal, this salad combines roasted corn with creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and pasta for a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. In just 30 minutes, you can create a crowd-pleasing salad that serves 10 people. It’s versatile too—customize it with your favorite cheeses or herbs to make it uniquely yours. Whether served as a main dish or a side at barbecues, this Elote Pasta Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (or 16 oz frozen corn)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley), chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 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 the pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn until warmed through.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, and spices.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn kernels, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and dressing; toss gently.
- Serve chilled; add cheese just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg