Description
Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn) is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn to your table. Combining tender pasta with sweet roasted corn, creamy dressing, and tangy cotija cheese, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. With its colorful presentation and unique flavor profile, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- Olive oil mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Various spices (chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- Roast fresh corn or heat frozen corn in a skillet until warm.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, and spices to create the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta with corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and cotija cheese in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a spicier kick, increase jalapeño or add diced bell peppers. This salad can be made up to a day in advance; just wait to add herbs until serving time for freshness.