Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring sweet corn, tangy lime, and fresh veggies, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by tossing the cooked pasta into a large bowl.
- Add in the corn, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped avocado or crumbled feta. Taste as you go and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg