Spicy Elote Pasta Salad
This bold and creamy pasta salad is inspired by classic Mexican street corn and elevated with the rich flavor of Salsa De Leon. Tender pasta is tossed with sweet corn, red onion, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese, then coated in a zesty dressing made from mayo, sour cream, lime juice, spices, and a generous helping of our signature salsa. Perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics, or Fiesta gatherings, this chilled side dish brings a spicy, savory kick to any spread. Don’t forget to top it with extra cotija for that final flavor-packed touch!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
12 oz. Ditalini pasta
½ medium red onion, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 cup cotija cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup Salsa De Leon
Black pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta until tender, let it cool.
Combine pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro and cojita cheese in a large bowl. Mix well.
Dressing:
In a separate bowl mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, Salsa De Leon and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Add salad dressing to pasta salad and mix well.
Top pasta salad with additional cotija cheese.
Cool in the refrigerator.