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Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Street Corn Pasta Salad featuring Cilantro Pesto and Goat Cheese. This delightful dish brings together charred sweet corn, creamy goat cheese, and a zesty cilantro pesto, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing side at dinner, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests with its striking colors and mouth-watering flavors. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, it makes for a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large ears of corn
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ½ avocado
  • ⅓ cup goat cheese
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • ⅓ cup roasted or raw cashews
  • 1 small lime
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (if necessary to thin the pesto)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to high. Drizzle corn with oil and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill the corn until charred (about 10 minutes). Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cool water.
  4. In a food processor, blend cilantro leaves, cashews, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with cilantro pesto. Gently fold in grilled corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, goat cheese, and onion.
  6. Chill before serving or enjoy immediately.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning in the pesto to your preference. Experiment with add-ins like black beans or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.