# Elote Corn Pasta Salad

Elote Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious and easy meal prep recipe that can be eaten hot or cold.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 21 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups corn
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.75 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1.5 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
2. Season chicken with taco seasoning and olive oil. Sauté for 6–8 minutes on each side. Let it rest and chop.
3. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to make the dressing.
4. Combine cooked pasta, chicken, corn, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese in a large bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Divide the salad into meal prep containers.

## Equipment

- bowl
- tongs
- spoon
- saucepan
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj2wuF1C/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8cea0627-a9f8-4e82-b351-67ea08ba4d4c
- Extracted: 2025-04-22

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