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Elote Pasta Salad

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November 10, 2023

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A trend-forward Mexican street corn twist on your classic pasta salad - lentils, poblano peppers, corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice are folded in with cooked pasta.

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

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  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. In a hotel pan, fold pasta, peppers, lentils, corn, mayonnaise, cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice together.
  2. Garnish with paprika and portion into servings.
  3. Serve either hot or cold.

    4. Chef’s Tip: Optionally garnish with crispy prosciutto chips.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) red lentil pasta, cooked

2 cups (500 mL) poblano pepper, fire roasted and small dice

1 ½ cups (375 mL) whole red lentils, cooked and drained

3 cups (750 mL) corn kernels, lightly charred and shocked

¼ cup (60mL) low-fat mayonnaise

6 oz (180 g) cotija cheese, crumbled

1 cup (250 mL) scallions, finely sliced

1 cup (250 mL) cilantro, finely chopped

¼ cup (60 mL) jalapeno, seeded and minced

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice

2 Tbsp (30 mL) smoked paprika

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¾ cup (175 mL)
Calories220
Sodium300 mg
Potassium487 mg
Protein13 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Sugar6 g
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Total Carbohydrates33 g
Dietary Fiber6 g