Description
This Grilled Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining sweet grilled corn, pasta, crisp vegetables, and a creamy chipotle lime sauce. It’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser perfect for summer barbecues or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 250g (9oz) Rotini Pasta: Use rotini or similar short pasta.
- 2 Ears Fresh Corn (≈2 cups kernels): Grill or roast for smoky flavor.
- ½ cup Diced Red Bell Pepper: Adds sweetness and crunch.
- ½ cup Finely Chopped Red Onion: Provides sharpness and color.
- 1 Jalapeño, Seeded and Minced (optional): For a touch of heat.
- ¼ cup (15g) Chopped Fresh Cilantro: Adds brightness.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil (for grilling corn): Prevents sticking.
- Salt and Pepper, to taste: Season generously.
- ½ cup (120g) Full-Fat Greek Yogurt: Creates a creamy base.
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Mayonnaise: Adds richness.
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice: For zesty flavor.
- 1 tsp (5g) Lime Zest: Enhances citrus aroma.
- 1 tsp (5g) Minced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo: Adds smoky heat.
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil: For sauce texture.
- Pinch Smoked Paprika (optional): Enhances smoky flavor.
- 2 Tbsp (15g) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds: Adds crunch.
- Extra Cilantro Leaves: For garnish.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse.
- Grill Corn: Grill corn until charred, cool, and cut kernels off.
- Prepare Base: Combine pasta, corn, pepper, onion, and cilantro.
- Make Sauce: Whisk yogurt, mayo, lime juice, zest, chipotle, and oil.
- Combine & Toss: Toss pasta with half the sauce, adjust seasoning.
- Plate & Garnish: Drizzle with remaining sauce, sprinkle with seeds and cilantro.
Notes
For best texture, combine pasta and sauce just before serving. Adjust chipotle pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg