Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Avocado
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad made with whole grain pasta, charred corn, Greek yogurt dressing, lime, cotija, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces whole grain pasta
2 cups corn kernels grilled or sautéed
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Salt to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and cool.
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Grill or sauté corn until lightly charred.
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Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and salt.
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Combine pasta, corn, onion, and cilantro.
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Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
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Fold in cotija cheese.
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Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add black beans or grilled chicken for extra protein. Garnish with extra lime and chili powder before serving.