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Elote Pasta Salad Greek Yogurt

Zesty Elote Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Bliss

A delightful elote pasta salad featuring Greek yogurt, offering a lighter, protein-packed twist perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat works best
  • 0.5 cup Mayo adjust based on yogurt choice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Chili Powder for authentic elote flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder adds depth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt essential for seasoning
  • 1.5 units Lime juice and zest
Salad
  • 6.7 ounces Rotini Pasta holds up beautifully
  • 2.5 cups Corn lightly charred
  • 2 teaspoons Avocado Oil for tossing corn
  • 2.5 cups Shredded Chicken pre-cooked or rotisserie
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese crumbly and salty
  • 0.5 cups Cilantro add just before serving
  • 1 units Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayo, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice and zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Preheat broiler. Toss corn with avocado oil and chili powder. Broil for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. In the bowl with the dressing, fold in cooled rotini, charred corn, and shredded chicken. Add cotija cheese and mix gently.
  5. Fold in fresh cilantro just before serving.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish; garnish with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow pasta to cool completely to prevent dressing from becoming watery. Best served chilled after resting in the fridge for at least an hour.

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