Roasted corn pasta salad is a delightful summer dish. It’s completely versatile, adaptable and suitable for all year round too.
This roasted corn pasta salad is extremely easy to make. It’s versatile. You can serve it as a main course, a side, or as a healthy packed lunch.
It would also be an ideal BBQ or picnic addition. Proving extremely popular at your next summer gathering.
As a sweetcorn and pasta salad it has a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavours in every bite.
My healthier version of this classic American recipe was inspired by a similar dish I enjoyed whilst on a trip there recently, with a few twists.
This salad combines tasty charred corn with tender pasta, crunchy onion and a delicious low fat salad dressing.
Plus there’s no fiddling about with pulling ears off corn cobs here either, as I’m using frozen sweetcorn for my easy corn pasta salad!
This pasta salad delivers all the rich, satisfying flavour you would expect from a creamy pasta salad, without the use of actual cream.
Therefore this recipe means you can enjoy a delicious tasting dish without having to worry about unnecessary calories.
Packed with nutrients, this roasted corn pasta salad is as wholesome as it is tasty.
It’s completely adaptable too. We often add a little chopped tuna or chicken into it just to vary it from time to time.
If you enjoyed this pasta salad be sure to check out the list of other delicious pasta salads below!
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Why You’ll Love This Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
- Easy and Versatile: This roasted corn pasta salad is quick to make. It can be served as a main dish, side, or healthy packed lunch so it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Perfect for entertaining: Its smoky, sweet, and tangy flavours make it a crowd-pleaser, ideal for BBQs, picnics, or summer gatherings.
- Healthier Alternative: Enjoy the rich, creamy taste without the extra calories, thanks to a low-fat dressing and no actual cream.
- No Fuss Preparation: Using frozen sweetcorn saves time and effort, delivering the same delicious charred flavor without the hassle.
- Customisable and Nutritious: Packed with nutrients and easily adaptable, you can add ingredients like tuna or chicken to suit your taste and preferences.
Ingredients
- Macaroni
- Frozen sweetcorn, defrosted and dried
- Olive Oil
- Small red onion
- Freshly chopped coriander
- Low fat grated cheddar cheese
- 0% fat Greek yogurt
- Low fat mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Red wine vinegar
- Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this roasted corn pasta salad recipe:
Step 1
- Pre-heat oven to 200C Fan.
- Cook the pasta as per packet instructions, drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.
Step 2
- Whilst pasta is cooking, mix sweetcorn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
- Spread the sweetcorn on a lightly greased baking tray.
- Cook in oven for 8 minutes, then stir and cook for about a further 8 minutes.
Step 4
- When corn is slightly browned remove from oven and allow to cool.
Step 5
- Combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, onion, coriander and grated cheese in a medium sized mixing / salad bowl.
Step 6
- In a small Pyrex bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
Step 7
- Combine the amount of salad dressing you require to make creamy enough with the roasted corn pasta salad.
- Season to taste and serve.
Substitutions
- Macaroni – you can use other small short pasta shapes.
- Frozen sweetcorn, defrosted and dried – you could use fresh corn cobs, grilled and kernels removed.
- Olive Oil
- Small red onion – you could use any onion you wanted.
- Freshly chopped coriander – you could use freshly chopped parsley instead.
- Low fat grated cheddar cheese – you could use full fat.
- 0% fat Greek yogurt – you could use full fat or plain yogurt instead.
- Low fat mayonnaise – you could use full fat instead.
- Dijon mustard – Dijon is best to give the low fat dressing a slight kick. You can experiment with other mustards if you like. I would not recommend wholegrain though.
- Red wine vinegar – you could use white wine vinegar although I prefer red wine as it is less sharp.
- Freshly Group Salt and Black Pepper
Equipment
For this roasted corn pasta salad you may need….
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FAQ’s
How Many Calories Are In Corn Pasta Salad?
There are 394 calories in this roasted corn pasta salad recipe.
What To Serve With?
This pasta salad with corn would go with dishes such as oven baked chicken, chicken skewers or prawn and rocket salad.
What Can I Add To This Corn Pasta Salad?
This is a completely versatile dish, so you can basically add anything you like that goes with it. How about adding some chopped tomatoes or other salad ingredients? I like to add some chopped chicken or tinned tuna if making it for lunch or dinner.
How To Store?
This roasted corn pasta salad will store for up to a week in the fridge. It might need a stir and some fresh seasoning before serving.
Other Popular Pasta Salad Recipes To Try
Easy honey mustard turkey pasta salad with a really simple dressing that adds a whole lot of flavour!
This tuna pasta and sweetcorn salad makes for a perfect quick healthy meal. Made with a low calorie dressing and packed with delicious fresh salad ingredients its also great as a packed lunch option too.
Leftover chicken macaroni salad. An easy to make delicious low-cost creamy pasta salad. Perfect as a busy weeknight meal or as a side!
📋 Roasted Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
Roasted corn pasta salad is a delightful summer dish. It’s completely versatile, adaptable and suitable for all year round too.
Servings: 4
Calories: 394kcal
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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
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Pre-heat oven to 200C Fan
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Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions, drain, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.
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Whilst pasta is cooking, mix sweetcorn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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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.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool.
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In a medium sized mixing / salad bowl combine the cooled pasta, roasted corn, onion, coriander and grated cheese.
For The Low Fat Salad Dressing
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In a small Pyrex bowl combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
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Combine the amount of salad dressing you require to make creamy enough with the roasted corn pasta salad.
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Season to taste and serve.
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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
Nutrition Label
Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.
Nutrition Facts
📋 Roasted Corn Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 281mg12%
Potassium 422mg12%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 345IU7%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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