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Flavorful Elote Pasta Salad

Flavorful Elote Pasta Salad: A Fiesta in Every Bite

Flavorful Elote Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that combines creamy and smoky flavors with fresh corn, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta Choose your favorite shape
For the Corn
  • 3 cups fresh corn Grilled or roasted for best flavor
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup chipotle mayo Can be swapped with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice For zesty freshness
  • salt To taste
  • pepper To taste
For the Salad
  • 1 cup cotija cheese Or feta cheese as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Grill or Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Grill or roast the corn for 10-15 minutes until slightly charred. Let cool and cut kernels into a bowl.
  3. Mix chipotle mayo with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Fold cooled pasta into the dressing, then add corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Mix carefully.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinse pasta to prevent sogginess. Customize with avocado or gluten-free pasta as desired.

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