Description
20-Minute Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy dressing, sweet grilled corn, and zesty lime for a refreshing pasta salad that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of Mexican street corn in a fun and satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (rotini or shells)
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta cheese)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill corn until slightly charred (about 5 minutes) using a grill or grill pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the dressing, grilled corn, and cilantro.
- Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the salad and gently mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg