Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, grilled corn, creamy lime dressing, chili spices, and crumbly cheese for a refreshing and hearty dish inspired by classic street corn flavors.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until tender but slightly firm.
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Drain pasta and rinse briefly with cool water. Allow it to cool.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the corn until lightly charred. Let it cool.
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In a large bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooled pasta to the bowl and toss until coated with the dressing.
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Stir in grilled corn, diced red onion, half of the cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
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Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.