Description
A zesty and healthy pasta salad inspired by street corn flavors, perfect for light cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix corn, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta with the corn mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for a sweeter taste.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: zesty, healthy, street corn, pasta salad, light cravings