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Healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines fusilli pasta, sweet corn, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, lime juice, and cotija cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 cups fusilli pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups corn kernels
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Lime wedges for serving

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside to cool slightly.

Cook the corn

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Add the diced jalapeno and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the dressing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos, chili powder, salt, and half of the cotija cheese until smooth and well combined.
  • You can also blend the dressing in a food processor or blender for an extra smooth texture.

Assemble the salad

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed corn, and jalapeno.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Garnish and serve
  • Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and chili powder over the pasta salad. Serve with fresh lime wedges on the side.
  • This Healthy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad can be served immediately or chilled for even better flavor.

Notes

Feta cheese can easily replace cotija cheese if it’s more accessible.