Whole30 Street Corn Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer dishes with this Whole30 Street Corn Pasta Salad, a fresh, zesty twist on the classic street corn flavors you love—without the grains or dairy! Spiralized zucchini noodles form the base of this light and nutrient-packed salad, perfectly complemented by charred sweet corn, crunchy red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro. A creamy, Whole30-compliant dressing made with zesty lime juice, smoky paprika, and a hint of cumin ties it all together, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this vibrant dish is ideal as a healthy side for barbecues or a light, make-ahead meal. Whether you’re following Whole30 or just looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free alternative, this salad is a delicious crowd-pleaser that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
• 2 ears fresh corn (kernels cut off the cob)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely minced, optional)
• 0.5 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is shimmering, add the corn kernels and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are lightly charred and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the spiralized zucchini noodles, charred corn, diced red bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Toss gently to combine.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for later. Enjoy this refreshing and healthy twist on a street corn-inspired pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1186.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1416.6

Total Fat 108.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 78.6mg	0%
Sodium 1945.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.8mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2644.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 28.9%