Elote Pasta Salad Corn (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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250 g elbow macaroni
→ Vegetables
03 -
20 g fresh cilantro, chopped
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100 g red bell pepper, finely diced
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80 g red onion, finely diced
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2 ears fresh corn, husked
→ Dressing
07 -
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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60 g sour cream
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80 g mayonnaise
→ Finish
14 -
60 g cotija cheese, crumbled
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a spoon and enjoy it cold.
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Pop the finished salad in your fridge for an hour or more so the flavors really come out.
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Give it a taste, and if you want more kick or tang, stir in a bit more chili powder or squeeze a touch more lime juice.
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Sprinkle cotija all over and gently mix again so the cheese is everywhere.
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Pour on the dressing and mix carefully until everything looks coated.
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After the noodles cool, add in your grilled corn, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl of pasta.
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Grab a small bowl and whisk together mayo and sour cream. Next, stir in lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Keep whisking until it's all smooth.
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Chop up the red onion and bell pepper really fine. Put each in its own bowl for now.
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Let the grilled corn cool for a bit, then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob and set them aside.
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Heat up your grill to medium-high, toss on the corn, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning now and then so it gets a bit charred and soft.
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Let your macaroni chill at room temp. Stir now and then so it doesn't all clump together.
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Drain the cooked noodles and move them into a big bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and toss to cover everything lightly.
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When the water's boiling, add the noodles and cook following the timing on the package—should be about 8 to 10 minutes for that perfect bite.
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Pour water into a big pot, season it with salt, then bring it up to a boil.
# Notes:
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Let the pasta chill before mixing—it helps keep the sauce from splitting.
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Charred corn gives a smokier flavor to this dish.
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Mayo with sour cream together gives you the creamiest, most flavorful texture.
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Kick up the heat with more cayenne or chili if you love spice.
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Chill it for at least an hour so all those flavors get extra cozy.