Elote Pasta Salad Recipe: Easy and Flavor-Packed for Summer
This Elote Pasta Salad Recipe combines the vibrant flavors of elote with the heartiness of pasta, making it a perfect dish for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or bowtie)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for improved flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Elote, Pasta Salad, Summer Recipe