Description
Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant fusion of Mexican street corn flavors and pasta, perfect for any gathering! This colorful salad features sweet corn, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, zesty dressing that creates a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is enjoyable to eat. Bring sunshine to your table with this refreshing Elote Pasta Salad that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (grilled or boiled)
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- ? cup finely chopped red onion
- ? cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Grill or boil the corn until tender; let cool before cutting off the cob.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pasta, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg