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Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe with Creamy Dressing

This Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines vibrant flavors with creamy dressing, perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 303

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Veggies
  • 4 cups fusilli pasta or similar pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups corn kernels
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • lime wedges for serving
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the fusilli. Cook according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and sauté for a few minutes, stirring often. Add the jalapeno and sauté for 1 more minute. Set aside.
  3. To make the dressing, whisk all the dressing ingredients plus half of the cotija cheese together in a bowl until well combined.
  4. Place the pasta, corn, and jalapeno in a large serving bowl and drizzle on as much dressing as desired. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the pasta salad with the remaining cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 11gFat: 10gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize this salad by adding black beans for protein or swapping cotija cheese for feta. Adjust the spiciness with more or less jalapeno as desired.

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