Description
Discover the delightful and vibrant flavors of Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad, a nutritious dish featuring tender pasta, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or a satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne works great)
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients, ensuring everything is washed and diced appropriately for visual appeal.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with the fresh vegetables and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper before drizzling it over the pasta salad and tossing to combine.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can be made up to 24 hours in advance; add the dressing right before serving.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as cucumbers or more bell peppers for extra crunch and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg