Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring sweet corn, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled cotija cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, then add your choice of pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool in a colander.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix it all together: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, then gently toss until coated.
- Top it off: Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top if desired.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Meal prep tip: Make this salad a day in advance for better flavor. For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipe, side dish, easy recipe