Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad! Combining sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, this dish is a delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn. Perfect for barbecues or light dinners, it’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium ripe avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or roast the corn on the cob until slightly charred. Allow to cool, then cut off the kernels.
- Dice bell peppers and chop cilantro while waiting for the corn to cool. Cube avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, chopped vegetables, and cilantro. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg