Corn Pasta Salad
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5
Corn Pasta Salad
Description
This salad begins by cooking pasta until al dente, then tossing it with olive oil to prevent sticking. Corn kernels are lightly charred in a hot skillet to impart a subtle smoky flavor that enhances sweetness. The cooked pasta and corn combine with fresh ingredients: creamy diced avocado, thinly sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño for mild heat, crisp bacon pieces, and black beans for added substance. Crumbled feta adds a tangy, salty element.
The dressing blends mayonnaise with freshly squeezed lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, hot sauce, and seasonings, yielding a creamy, tangy sauce with a mild spicy kick. Drizzled over the salad and thoroughly tossed, it coats each component evenly, marrying flavors. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile dish for warm weather or picnics.
Ingredients
- 2 cups radiatori pasta or your noodle of choice, 6 ounces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can corn kernel drained, 15 ounces
- 1 large avocado diced
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 6 trips Bacon cooked and roughly chopped, thick-cut
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed, 15 ounces
DRESSING
- ½ cup mayonnaise full-fat
- 3 tablespoons lime juice approximately 2-3 limes, freshly squeezed
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the noodles, toss them with olive oil, and set them aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, add the corn kernels in a single layer. Heat just until slightly charred (2-3 minutes). Then, flip to char the second side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, corn, avocado, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, bacon, feta, and black beans.
- In a separate bowl, make the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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