Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Delight!
A refreshing and nutritious pasta salad featuring street corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add corn. Sauté until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like avocado or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg