Description
A vibrant pasta salad featuring sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Feta cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it reaches al dente, drain it in a colander and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and tossing gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve the salad chilled, adding crumbled feta on top if desired. Enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for 1-2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
