Description
A delightful fusion of flavors combining traditional elote with hearty pasta for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (cooked)
- 1 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, sweet corn, and cotija cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy cold.
Notes
Best served cold. Garnish with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mexican, summer salad, side dish, elote