Description
A vibrant pasta salad bursting with the freshness of summer, featuring grilled corn, bell peppers, and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or canned corn)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Feta: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes or serve it at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente for best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep the pasta intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg