Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring sweet corn and creamy avocado, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sweet corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding black beans or grilled chicken.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Corn, Avocado, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Recipe