High Protein Corn on the Cob Pasta Salad
A delightful and vibrant pasta salad combining summer corn, hearty pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until it reaches al dente.
- Drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black beans, feta cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
Notes
For a vegan option, swap feta for dairy-free cheese. For a grain-free option, use quinoa instead of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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