Best 8 Corn Pasta Salad Recipes

GRILLED CORN SUMMER PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Microwave the corn on a microwave-safe plate on high for 7 minutes. Remove from the microwave, and grip the corn with a dish towel. Then cut off the bottom end with a serrated knife. Slide the corn out of the husk. It should come out fairly easily with none of the silky string mess.
• Brush the corn with olive oil, then place on a cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, until the kernels are slightly charred.
• Insert the narrow end of an ear of corn into the center hole of a bundt pan. Holding the corn steady with one hand, saw off the kernels with a serrated knife. The kernels will fall into the pan for easy collection.
• Make the cilantro-lime vinaigrette: Combine the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, honey, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl, add the pasta, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and vinaigrette, and mix until well-combined.
• Enjoy!

CORN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the picante sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar and salt; shake well. , Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool in the refrigerator, at least 15 minutes.
• Mix cooled pasta with ranch dressing, peas, corn, salt, and pepper.

MEXICAN STREET CORN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool 10 minutes.
• While pasta is boiling, heat 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add butter and corn to skillet. Char the corn on each side, about 10 minutes total. Cut corn off cobs; place in large bowl.
• Add cooked pasta to bowl. Top with remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
• Refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, BABY CORN, AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add asparagus, corn, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley and toss to combine. Add dressing and toss to coat.

GRILLED CORN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. , Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. When corn is cool enough to handle, remove kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tomatoes, zucchini and olives. , In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

BLACK BEAN & CORN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA, CORN AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and oil lightly. Let cool in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate.
• Variation: For a salad that could appeal to more kids, use bocconcini cheese, and in the grown-up version, use feta cheese.