Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad. Combining sweet corn, whole grain pasta, zesty lime, and a creamy yogurt dressing, this dish is both refreshing and nutritious. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light weeknight dinner, it’s sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn (grilled or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill fresh corn on medium heat for about 10 minutes until charred, then cool and cut off kernels.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro. Pour dressing over the mixture.
- Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg