Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad – Easy Vegetarian Cold Pasta
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines charred corn, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lime yogurt dressing for a balanced and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 minutes 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
3 cups fresh corn kernels about 4 ears or frozen thawed
1 red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 small jalapeño minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
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Grill or sauté corn until lightly charred. Cool slightly.
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In a large bowl combine pasta, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
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In a separate bowl whisk yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
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Fold in crumbled cheese.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Reserve a little dressing to refresh before serving if preparing ahead.
Adjust jalapeño for desired heat level.
Whole wheat or legume pasta can be used.