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Corn Pasta Salad

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This refreshing Corn Pasta Salad features seasonal corn, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon. It’s a crowd-pleaser, perfect for barbecues or quick dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (6 ounces) radiatori noodles (or your noodle of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately 23 limes)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions and toss with olive oil.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, char the corn for 2-3 minutes over high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, avocado, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, bacon, feta, and black beans.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, hot sauce, and seasoning.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Use fresh corn for maximum flavor.
Adjust the jalapeno quantity based on your spice preference.
Let the salad sit to enhance flavors.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg