Vegan Street Corn Pasta Salad
Transform your summer cookout game with this vibrant Vegan Street Corn Pasta Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Mexican street corn flavors you love. This creamy and zesty dish combines tender rotini or fusilli pasta with charred sweet corn, a tangy lime-infused vegan mayo dressing, and a smoky kick from paprika and chili powder. Perfectly balanced with fresh cilantro, crisp green onions, and optional crumbles of vegan feta, this easy-to-make salad is a crowd-pleasing side or light main course. Ready in just 30 minutes and easily customizable for gluten-free diets, it’s a refreshing, dairy-free pasta salad that’s perfect for gatherings or meal prep. Serve it chilled and watch as it becomes the highlight of your summer spread!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegan feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
Step 2
If using fresh or frozen corn, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re lightly charred. If using canned corn, drain well and skip the cooking step.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, lime juice, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta, charred corn, vegan feta (if using), cilantro, and green onions into the bowl with the dressing. Toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. For extra zing, you can add an extra squeeze of lime or a pinch of chili powder.
Step 6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1521.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2773.5 |
| Total Fat 96.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3768.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 416.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.4g | |
| Protein 78.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2675.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories