Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines whole grain pasta, charred corn, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lime yogurt dressing inspired by classic Mexican street corn flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat or chickpea pasta
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeño, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
For the dressing:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and cool.
2. Grill or sauté corn until lightly charred.
3. Combine pasta, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
4. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
5. Toss dressing with pasta mixture.
6. Fold in cheese and refrigerate 30 minutes.
7. Garnish with extra cheese and chili powder before serving.
Notes
Use whole wheat or legume pasta for added fiber.
Add grilled chicken or beans for extra protein.
Store refrigerated up to 4 days.