Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad bursting with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a light and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently.
- Chill Out: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad improves with time, so prepare it a few hours ahead. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg