Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
This Elote Pasta Salad Recipe (Mexican Street Corn) is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of traditional Mexican street corn into a hearty pasta dish. Bursting with vibrant ingredients such as roasted corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, or quick weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Impress family and friends with this refreshing side or main dish that combines comfort food with bold flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 4 cups whole corn kernels (or 16 oz frozen corn)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or queso fresco, feta, or parmesan)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- Dressing: Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, lime juice & zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and drizzle with olive oil. Let cool.
- Prepare corn (fresh or frozen) by roasting or heating in a skillet.
- Mix dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, jalapeno, and dressing. Toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg