Description
This Grilled Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that features smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal, this salad is not just a side; it’s a delightful centerpiece that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Grill the Corn: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn for about 10 minutes until charred. Cool slightly and cut off kernels.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, corn kernels, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Gently toss.
- Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the mixture and toss lightly to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg