Elote Gluten Free Macaroni Salad
I love a classic macaroni salad at a summer BBQ... but I love an elevated pasta salad even more! I feel like when its a flavor people haven't had before they are more likely to remember it and ask for it over and over again! This Gluten Free Macaroni Salad is elevated with exciting elote, or mexican street corn flavors.Elote, or Mexican street corn, is grilled corn on the cob that has been slathered with lime, cotija cheese, chili powder and mayo. This easy gluten free pasta recipe is made with the same combination of ingredients is also called Equites when served in a cup! So think all those same elote flavors, like on my elote hot dogs, just mixed in with some cold gluten free pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain fat free yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces gluten free pasta
- 1 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15 ounce can corn drained
- 1 cup shredded chicken optional
- 1/2 cup cojita cheese or dairy free feta
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten free pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, shredded chicken (if using), and cojita cheese or dairy free feta.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional crumbled cheese, if desired.
Notes
- I love to experiment with different types of gluten free pasta, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli!
- For a spicier Gluten Free Macaroni Salad, I add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- To make this Gluten Free pasta Salad vegetarian, I just omit the shredded chicken.
- You can also add other vegetables to this salad, such as diced bell peppers, red onion, or even avocado. I love a creamy avocado addition!
- I like to fold in a little shredded lettuce for some extra greens!
- I like to pan fry the corn so it has charred edges before folding it into the salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 0.5mg
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