Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn). Bursting with the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn, this dish combines roasted corn, tender pasta, and a zesty creamy dressing that will keep everyone coming back for more. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or simply as a refreshing side dish, it’s easy to prepare and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro, jalapeno, and Greek yogurt, this salad is not only delicious but also a healthy choice that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- Greek yogurt
- olive oil mayonnaise
- lime juice/zest
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil to cool.
- Roast fresh corn on a baking sheet or heat frozen corn in a skillet until warmed.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, lime juice/zest, and spices to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with roasted corn, onion, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeno. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg