Description
A delightful fusion of pasta and street corn flavors, this vibrant pasta salad is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 2 cups Corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Roast the corn: If using fresh corn, grill or roast until slightly charred. For frozen, simply sauté until cooked. Let it cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, chopped bell peppers, cilantro, and feta.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over and toss everything gently until well combined.
- Chill before serving: Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
For the best results, be sure to cook the pasta just until al dente to avoid a mushy salad. Fresh ingredients like cilantro and feta should be added just before serving if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American