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.
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ½ tablespoon lime zest, 3 tablespoons lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and ⅔ of the cheese. Toss well to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition per serving
398kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1653.00
$1653.00
Per Serving
$207.00/serving
$207.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3306.00 vs buying!
~$3306.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| cobs corn | 4 | $158.00 |
| medium pasta | 12 oz | $473.00 |
| finely diced red onion | 0.25 cup | $41.00 |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 0.333 cup | $156.00 |
| jalapeno | 1 | $107.00 |
| cotija cheese | 0.5 cup | $156.00 |
| mayonnaise | 0.75 cup | $76.00 |
| sour cream | 0.5 cup | $50.00 |
| limes | 2 small | $206.00 |
| garlic | 1 clove | $198.00 |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 tsp | $25.00 |
| salt | 0.5 tsp | $1.00 |
| black pepper | 0.25 tsp | $6.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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