Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad: 5 Amazing Bright Bites
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines roasted corn, tender pasta, creamy lime dressing, herbs, and crumbly cheese in a fresh and satisfying dish inspired by classic street corn flavors.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rotini pasta
2 cups roasted corn kernels
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Salt to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but firm. Drain and cool.
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Roast or sauté corn until lightly charred and fragrant. Let cool.
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In a bowl whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
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In a large bowl combine pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, and half the cheese.
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Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Rest the salad for about 10 to 15 minutes so flavors blend.
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Sprinkle remaining cheese and additional cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
Charring the corn adds deeper flavor. Whole-grain pasta adds extra fiber. A small squeeze of lime before serving brightens the dish.