Description
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines fresh corn, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices, making it a celebration of summer flavors in a wholesome pasta salad. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or meal prep, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (whole grain or gluten-free)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (approximately 3–4 ears of corn)
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red and yellow for color)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cob. Boil the corn kernels for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and let them cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooled corn, chopped bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad, then sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Add more lime juice or spice if desired.
- Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If the pasta absorbs too much dressing after a day, add a dash of olive oil or lime juice before serving.
- Frozen corn can be used as a substitute for fresh corn; just thaw and drain before adding.
- For gluten-free diets, substitute traditional pasta with gluten-free pasta.
- This recipe is vegan as it contains no animal products; it’s suitable as is.
- Feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for an extra boost!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg