Elote Pasta Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook your pasta in heavily salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Drain and set aside the pasta.
  3. 3Toss the pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. 4In a large mixing bowl, combine your sour cream, mayo, lime juice, tajin, chili powder, cumin, grated garlic, olive oil, and salt.
  5. 5Whisk to combine the ingredients in the bowl.
  6. 6Add in your cooled pasta directly into the bowl and mix to fully coat.
  7. 7Add in your red onion, corn (save a few tbsp for topping), cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  8. 8Toss to combine all ingredients.
  9. 9Top with extra corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
  10. 10Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 1 Juice from lime
  • 1 tsp Tajin seasoning
  • 2 tsp Tajin seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • 0.5 cup red onion, diced
  • 12 oz frozen fire roasted corn, defrosted
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Equipment

large mixing bowl

Tips

  • To prevent pasta from sticking, toss with olive oil after draining.
  • For a bit of heat, add a dash of cayenne or a diced jalapeño.
  • Can grill chicken to add to the salad.