Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. This colorful dish is a delightful blend of sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, making it a perfect side for barbecues, potlucks, or light weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s not only simple to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt and fresh veggies. Each bite bursts with flavor and freshness, ensuring it’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fusilli pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta cheese), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 3 limes
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook until al dente; drain.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté corn for 3–5 minutes until slightly browned, then add jalapeno and sauté for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- Prepare dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, half of the cotija cheese, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta with sautéed corn mixture and drizzle dressing over it. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg