Lemon Herb Corn Pasta Salad
This Lemon Herb Corn Pasta Salad combines smoky grilled corn, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing for a light, flavorful lunch or side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
Corn & Pasta
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt & pepper
Mix Ins
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bell pepper chopped green or red
- ½ red onion finely diced-optional
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled-optional
- ¼ cup basil or parsley chopped
Instructions
- Grill corn until charred; cool and cut kernels off.
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain and rinse.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss pasta, corn, veggies, feta, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Add dressing; toss to coat.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. Refresh with extra lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Corn options: Grilled corn adds smoky sweetness, but canned or frozen corn works just as well. Just drain canned corn or thaw frozen before mixing.
- Dairy-free option: Omit feta and add extra veggies.
- Best flavor tip: Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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