Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Chili Lime
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines charred corn, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lime yogurt dressing for a lighter twist on classic street corn flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces whole wheat or regular rotini pasta
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper diced
½ small red onion finely diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
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Grill or sauté corn until lightly charred and set aside to cool.
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Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
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Add cooled pasta and toss to coat evenly.
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Fold in corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
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Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Stir and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
For added protein, mix in grilled chicken or black beans. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Add extra lime juice if salad becomes dry.