Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious pasta salad featuring whole wheat pasta, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a refreshing main course or salad for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole Wheat Pasta
- 1 cup Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional
- Feta Cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill or sauté the corn kernels in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until slightly charred and cooked through. If using frozen corn, simply thaw it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
- Add Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this pasta salad by adding black beans or additional vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
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