Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad: 6-Ingredient Fresh Favorite
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines charred corn, whole grain pasta, Greek yogurt dressing, lime, chili powder, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for a lighter twist on classic street corn flavors.
Ingredients
12 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté corn until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, zest, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add pasta, corn, red onion, cotija, and cilantro.
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Toss gently until evenly coated.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Stir and garnish with extra cheese and chili powder if desired.
Notes
Use grilled corn for deeper flavor.
Reserve a little dressing if preparing ahead.
Adjust spice level to preference.