Description
A delicious twist on traditional elote, this pasta salad combines creamy Greek yogurt with vibrant flavors, perfect for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2.5 cups corn
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2.5 cups chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup cotija (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the rotini according to package instructions. Make sure to add plenty of salt to the water for flavor. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayo, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir until smooth to create the dressing.
- Add the cooked rotini, corn, avocado oil, shredded chicken, and cotija to the bowl. Toss everything gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in the cilantro last, giving it one final stir.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side or refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to meld.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh corn if possible. This dish is great for meal prep or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg