Best Grilled Corn Summer Pasta Salad Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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CORN PASTA SALAD



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This Corn Pasta Salad is an easy tortellini salad with corn and roasted vegetables tossed with a simple vinaigrette with mustard.

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (about 19 ounces) cheese tortellini (see note)
1 medium zucchini (sliced)
1 medium yellow squash (sliced)
2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
1 cup grape tomatoes (diced)
1 red pepper (diced)
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
¾ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook tortelllini according to pacakge directions. Drain and cool.
  • While you're cooking the tortellini, heat a griddle to medium high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Grill the zucchini and squash about 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness). Cool then dice.
  • Mix together tortelllini, diced squash and zucchini, diced bell pepper, tomatoes and corn.
  • Place all dressing ingredinets in a mason jar. Cover and shake until emulsified. Pour over salad. Toss to coat.
  • Chill and serve within 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 454 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g

GRILLED CORN PASTA SALAD



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A perfect warm-weather salad, this colorful dish is especially tasty when sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini are in season. The garden-fresh ingredients are lightly dressed in mild basil vinegar and oil, plus a blend of other herbs and seasonings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large ears sweet corn in husks
1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER GRILLED CORN SALAD



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This easy to make, summer grilled corn salad is the ultimate summer salad and is totally addictive. It is made with fresh and healthy ingredients to get the best results. Enjoy as a side with any main dish. Try it with Mexican pulled chicken, or oven-grilled chicken.

Provided by Aroma and Essence

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears fresh corn
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
1 medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning often to ensure even cooking, until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a sharp knife, shuck the corn and toss the cobs. Place the corn in a large mixing bowl.
  • Transfer tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, and salt to the bowl; mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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