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Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad with High Protein Ingredients

This Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines high protein ingredients with fresh flavors for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 492
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn
  • 12 oz gluten free pasta
  • 30 oz frozen corn fire roasted or regular, cooked according to package directions
Protein and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • ¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup avocado oil mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt plus more salt to taste
  • pinch cayenne

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and cool under cold running water. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl with the cooked corn, onion, diced chicken, cilantro, and ¾ cup of the cotija cheese.
  2. Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste and toss again.
  3. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese and some extra chopped cilantro on top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 663mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize with proteins like shrimp or tofu and enjoy either cold or gently reheated.

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