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Elote Pasta Salad (Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad)

Creamy, tangy, slightly spicy, and loaded with grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing. The ultimate BBQ side dish that disappears fast!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ear of corn on the cob
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 2 jalapenos ribs and seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese grated plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Red chile powder to taste I used 2 teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush corn with vegetable oil.
  • Grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred on all sides. Allow to cool.
  • Cut the corn kernels from the cob.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, corn, and cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and lime juice.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
  • Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1194IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bbq, corn, pasta, picnic, salad, side dish, summer recipes
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