Healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is easy to make and so flavorful, it is sure to be a hit! It's perfect for summer barbecues and pot lucks.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups fusilli pasta or similar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1 jalapeno seeds removed and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese (can sub feta cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- lime wedges, for serving
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the fusilli. Cook according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. Add the jalapeno and cook for 1 more minute. Add to the the drained penne.
- To make the dressing, whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the pasta, corn and jalapeno, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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