Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring grilled corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Preheat your grill or air fryer to medium-high heat. Husk the corn and brush it lightly with olive oil. Grill for about 10-15 minutes until charred, or air fry at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
- Let the grilled corn cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently mix.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time to enhance flavors and is flexible with ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, street corn, summer salad, vegetarian, healthy recipe, easy pasta dish
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