Name: Zesty Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad Light Cravings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces (340 g) whole wheat rotini or bowtie pasta; 2 cups (300 g) fresh corn kernels; 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup (75 g) diced red bell pepper; 1/3 cup (50 g) diced red onion; 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup (20 g) chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Description

A refreshing, creamy, and zesty pasta salad inspired by classic street corn flavors, made lighter and perfect for everyday meals.

Ingredients

Scale

12 ounces (340 g) whole wheat rotini or bowtie pasta
2 cups (300 g) fresh corn kernels
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup (75 g) diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup (50 g) diced red onion
1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup (20 g) chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
Grill or sauté corn until lightly charred; cool and remove kernels.
Combine corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, zest, spices, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Add pasta and dressing to vegetables and toss well.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust lime juice and seasoning to taste before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stir well before serving, adding a splash of olive oil if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes