Elote Pasta Salad
Elote pasta salad is a creamy, zesty dish made with grilled corn, tender pasta, and a bold lime dressing, perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks.
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Ingredients
- 4 cobs corn
- 12 ounces medium pasta
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro (extra for garnish)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta, crumbled, divided)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 small limes (juiced and zested)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or ancho chile powder)
- ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Steps
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove the husks from the corn and add the corn to the grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred. Remove from grill and let cool. Cut the grilled corn off the cob and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ½ tablespoon lime zest, 3 tablespoons lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked pasta, corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and ⅔ of the cheese. Toss well to combine.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cobs corn | 4 | - | - |
| medium pasta | 12 ounces | - | - |
| finely diced red onion | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| jalapeno | 1 | - | - |
| cotija cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| mayonnaise | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| sour cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| limes | 2 small | - | - |
| garlic | 1 clove | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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