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Creamy Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Creamy Corn Pasta Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish perfect for warm weather or quick meals. Featuring tender pasta tossed in a smooth dressing of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, it’s complemented by sweet corn and mild Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful, satisfying salad that can be served immediately or chilled for later enjoyment.

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

  • 8 ounces pasta (about 2 cups uncooked)
  • 1 cup corn (canned, drained – or fresh cooked – or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, queso fresco, or mozzarella (any mild cheese works)

Dressing

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly using a strainer to remove all water.
  2. Prepare the dressing: While the pasta is cooking, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, sugar (or honey), extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice in a medium or large bowl. Stir the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine pasta and dressing: Add the drained pasta, corn, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Gently stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated and well combined.
  4. Serve or chill: Enjoy the pasta salad immediately for a fresh taste, or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve. Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Use any type of pasta you prefer, such as rotini, penne, or shells.
  • Fresh corn adds a sweet crunch, but canned or thawed frozen corn works well too.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute mayonnaise with a vegan mayo and use nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative.
  • Add chopped herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.
  • This pasta salad is perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches.

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