Description
Grilled Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad is a vibrant summer dish that combines sweet grilled corn, creamy avocado, and al dente pasta, creating an explosion of flavors and colors in every bite. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light meals, this salad is not only easy to prepare in just 30 minutes but also a delightful addition to any gathering. Enjoy it fresh or let the flavors meld for an hour in the fridge for an even tastier experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 10-15 minutes until charred. Allow to cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn, cooked pasta, avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk lime juice and olive oil together; pour over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg