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Elote Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad

Elote Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad That's Perfectly Creamy

This Elote Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that perfectly combines summer flavors with hearty ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 ears Grilled Corn Fresh is best, but frozen is a convenient substitute.
  • 8 oz Pasta Cook al dente for perfect texture.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Organic or free-range for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Feta cheese works well too.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely diced for blending.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional for garnish.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayo Base of the dressing.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with coconut yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Essential for acidity.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Add the corn during the last 5 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove from grill and set aside.
  2. Let the grilled chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice it into bite-sized pieces. Meanwhile, let the grilled corn cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder until well combined and smooth. Set dressing aside.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced grilled chicken, charred corn, red onion, and Cotija cheese. Pour the creamy dressing over and stir gently until everything is well-coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Use gluten-free pasta or shrimp for dietary needs.

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