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Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Discover the perfect summer dish with our Street Corn Pasta Salad featuring Cilantro Pesto and Goat Cheese. This vibrant salad marries the sweetness of grilled corn with fresh vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and a zesty cilantro pesto that tantalizes your taste buds. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also bursts with color and flavor. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Enjoy the bounty of summer in every bite!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ears of corn
  • 1–2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • ⅓ cup roasted or raw cashews
  • 1 small lime, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1–2 tablespoons water, if necessary to thin the pesto
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • ½ avocado for garnish, if desired
  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill. Drizzle corn with oil and seasonings; grill until charred (about 10 minutes). Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  2. Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool under running water.
  3. Blend cilantro pesto ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with pesto and stir well.
  5. Gently fold in grilled corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, goat cheese, and red onion.
  6. Chill or serve immediately; garnish as desired.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling/Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or chickpeas. Customize your salad by adding cherry tomatoes or other seasonal veggies. Make ahead for better flavor melding; refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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