Description
A refreshing elote pasta salad featuring creamy Greek yogurt, zesty lime, and sweet corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably Fage total 5%)
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 limes (zested and juiced)
- 6.7 oz rotini pasta
- 2.5 cups corn
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2.5 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package instructions, ensuring it’s perfectly al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix together the Greek yogurt, mayo, 1.5 tsp chili powder, garlic powder, salt, lime zest, and lime juice in a large bowl until well combined.
- Toss the corn with avocado oil and 1/4 tsp of chili powder in another bowl.
- Combine the cooked rotini, corn mixture, shredded chicken, crumbled cotija, and chopped cilantro into the yogurt dressing.
- Mix everything well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance the flavors. Garnish with lime wedges before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider charring the corn lightly before mixing. Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad, elote, summer dish, Greek yogurt, corn salad