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Elote Pasta Salad Greek Yogurt

Creamy Elote Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Twist

A delightful and healthy Elote Pasta Salad with Greek yogurt, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt for best results
  • 2 tablespoons mayo reduce or omit for lighter salad
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic for extra kick
  • 1 pinch salt for balancing flavors
  • 1 whole lime use fresh for juice and zest
For the Salad
  • 8 ounces rotini cook until al dente
  • 2 cups corn fresh preferred for better texture
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or substitute olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded chicken use cooked or rotisserie for ease
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese feta is a suitable substitute
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional
  • lime wedges for serving fresh squeeze enhances dish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add lime zest and juice, blending until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Boil salted water in a pot. Add rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
  3. Preheat broiler. Toss corn with avocado oil and chili powder, spread on a baking sheet, and broil for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini, charred corn, shredded chicken, and cotija cheese. Fold in the dressing and cilantro.
  5. Serve in a dish with additional cotija and cilantro on top, alongside lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow pasta to cool before adding dressing to maintain creamy texture. Season pasta water generously. Monitor corn while broiling and stir halfway for even cooking. For the best flavor, chill salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

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