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Overhead view of a bowl of freshly made roasted corn pasta salad. Dishes of sliced tomato and cucumber above alongside salt and pepper cellars.
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πŸ“‹ Roasted Corn Pasta Salad

Roasted corn pasta salad is a delightful summer dish. It’s completely versatile, adaptable and suitable for all year round too.
Course Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 394kcal
Author Neil

Ingredients

Corn Pasta Salad

  • 200 g Macaroni
  • 350 g Frozen sweetcorn defrosted and dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • Small red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoon coriander freshly chopped
  • 85 g low fat cheddar cheese grated

Low Fat Salad Dressing

  • 150 g 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 50 g low fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

Instructions

For The Corn Pasta Salad

  • Pre-heat oven to 200C Fan
  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions, drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.
  • Whilst pasta is cooking, mix sweetcorn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the sweetcorn on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in oven for 8 minutes, then stir and cook for a further 8 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In a medium sized mixing / salad bowl combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, onion, coriander and grated cheese.

For The Low Fat Salad Dressing

  • In a small Pyrex bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
  • Combine the amount of salad dressing you require to make creamy enough with the roasted corn pasta salad.
  • Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg