Ingredients
– 8 oz. of whole grain pasta (fusilli or rotini works best)
– 2 cups of sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 red onion, finely diced
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Optional: crumbled feta cheese for topping
Instructions
Creating the flavorful Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the whole grain pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
2. Prepare Vegetables: While the pasta cooks, prepare your vegetables. Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and cilantro.
3. Make Dressing: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
5. Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
6. Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
7. Serve: After chilling, give the salad a gentle stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If desired, top with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
These straightforward steps will lead you to create an incredible Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad that’s packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 8g