Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad blends charred corn, tender pasta, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, lime, chili spices, and cotija cheese for a fresh and balanced side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
3 ears fresh corn or 2 cups kernels
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small jalapeño finely diced optional
1 half cup finely chopped red onion
1 half cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 half cup crumbled cotija cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
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Grill corn until lightly charred, then cut kernels from cob.
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Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
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Add cooled pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeño if using.
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Toss until evenly coated.
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Stir, adjust seasoning, and serve chilled.