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Tasty Elote Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt

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A vibrant pasta salad featuring creamy Greek yogurt, charred corn, and zesty lime for a refreshing twist on traditional elote.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 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 (for corn)
  • 2.5 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Sauté the corn: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the avocado oil and warm up. Toss in the corn and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
  3. Whisk the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayo, 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, sautéed corn, shredded chicken, cotija, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is properly coated.
  5. Chill the salad: Cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve it up: Stir the salad again, plate in a bowl, and garnish with additional cotija and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Can be made vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding more corn or black beans.

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Keywords: pasta salad, elote, corn, Greek yogurt, summer salad, potluck

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