Elote Pasta Salad Recipe

This creamy elote pasta salad recipe brings bold Mexican street corn flavor to every bite. Perfect for BBQs, lunches, or meal prep.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

8 oz dry rotini pasta (chickpea-based or regular) 4 cups whole corn kernels ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled ½ red onion, diced ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Dressing: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp lime zest ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain, drizzle with olive oil, and cool.
Roast or sauté corn until slightly charred.
Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Combine pasta, corn, onion, jalapeño, cheese, and cilantro.
Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make it ahead but add cheese and cilantro just before serving. Use Tajín or Elote seasoning for extra flavor. Great with grilled chicken or black beans for protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 175
Fat: 4g
Saturated fat: 2g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 180mg
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 4g