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Delicious street corn pasta salad with fresh ingredients and vibrant colors

Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A bright and flavorful salad featuring sweet corn, crunchy peppers, and tangy lime, paired with fusilli or penne pasta, perfect for summer meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces fusilli or penne pasta Use your preferred short pasta
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or canned corn, drained Fresh corn gives the sweetest bite
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced Adds crunch and color
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped For a bit of sharpness
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds sweetness and color
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Can substitute with parsley
Dressing and Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil For a simple dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice For tanginess
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Or use vegan feta substitute
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta and rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking. Let it sit in a colander to cool and drain completely.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Fold in the crumbled feta with a soft hand so it remains in small pieces throughout the salad.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For creamier dressing, stir in 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or a spoonful of mayonnaise.

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