Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
If you love bold flavors and easy recipes, this elote street corn pasta salad is about to become your new favorite dish. This Mexican street corn pasta salad is a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy fusion of charred corn, cotija cheese, lime, and pasta. Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or a quick weeknight side, this dish brings the vibrant taste of elote to your table with a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces of uncooked short pasta
12-16 ounce bag of frozen fire-roasted corn kernels*
1 Jalapeno pepper, trimmed and seeds removed, diced (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 -3/4 cup cojita cheese, or feta cheese
Dressing:
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain Greek Yogurt
3 cloves minced garlic
Zest and juice of one lime
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot with salted water, bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, corn kernels, pepper, cilantro, and cheese. Add in the dressing small amounts at a time, and mix to combine. Add as much dressing as you like. Top with additional cheese and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
* If you prefer grilling or roasting corn, use three to four ears of corn.
To make vegan, substitute the cheeses and yogurt with a non-dairy version you prefer. Swap the mayonnaise for a vegan mayonnaise, or use olive oil (using half the amount of mayonnaise called for in the recipe).
Substitute gluten-free pasta for the uncooked pasta used in the recipe to make it gluten-free.
Not a fan of spice? Omit the jalapeno pepper.
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