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Elote Pasta Salad

Vibrant Elote Pasta Salad: A Creamy, Flavorful Delight

This Elote Pasta Salad combines grilled corn, zesty chili-lime dressing, and pasta into a delightful summer side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lime Lime Juice fresh squeezes
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or jalapeño for added spice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 ounces Ditalini Pasta or cavatappi, fusilli, farfalle
  • 2 cups Grilled or Roasted Corn fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese or feta, queso fresco

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Elote Pasta Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Grill or pan-roast the corn until slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes. If using fresh corn, remove kernels after cooling.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta, charred corn, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Pour dressing over the mix and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and lime zest. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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