Description
Street-Corn Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy feta for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is a delightful addition to potlucks and picnics, promising to impress guests with its vibrant presentation and delectable taste. Each bite is a celebration of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, grill or boil until tender; slice off kernels. For canned corn, drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; pour over the pasta mixture.
- Toss gently to combine; top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg