This easy cucumber and sweet corn pasta salad recipe is sure to be a summer favorite! It’s perfect for any backyard BBQ or potluck!
Summer Salads
For me, the best part of summer BBQs and potlucks is always the delicious summer salads! I’m not much of a meat person, but give me a plate of salads and I can be quite happy. This cucumber and sweet corn pasta salad recipe is one of my favorites and works great as a light lunch too. I’ll often put it over some greens or spinach for a little extra nutrient boost.
If you’re going to be firing up the BBQ, grill up some corn on the cob to use in place of the canned corn. It adds a little more time, but gives it even more flavor and a pretty touch!
Cucumber and Sweet Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
Cucumber and Sweet Corn Pasta Salad
This flavorful cucumber and sweet corn pasta salad recipe will be a hit at your next summer BBQ or potluck. Perfect for a nice, light lunch too!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bow tie pasta
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided plus a little more for serving
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 6 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice {approximately 2 lemons}
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 - 2 cucumbers, finely sliced and halved
- 1 500g can sweet corn
- 8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
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Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Return to the pot and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Set aside.
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Whisk the mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper together in a large bowl. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil. Add the cucumbers, corn, and feta, and toss to coat.
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Combine the pasta and the cucumber and corn mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
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Just before serving, add the cilantro and drizzle with a little bit of oil. Toss lightly to combine.
Recipe Notes
If you're going to be grilling, grilled corn is a tasty alternative to the canned corn.
Leftovers will stay fresh for approximately 2 days if refrigerated. If you're just using this as a side dish for a family of 4, you may want to halve the recipe.
This pasta salad recipe also works well for a nice, light lunch and tastes great over some greens or fresh baby spinach. If the salad is prepared as above, leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for a day or two, but the cucumbers and cilantro can get a little soggy after that time. If you want it for lunches throughout the week, keep the cucumbers, cilantro, and feta out and reserve a little dressing in a mason jar. When you’re ready to eat, combine everything together and toss with the extra dressing.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! And, if you love pasta salads, I’m sure you’ll also love my other favorite pasta salad!
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Oh does this salad every look good. I love sweet corn and pasta and the combination of ingredients that you have in this salad. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make.
This sounds so refreshing and yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! We loved it!
What a great summer dish! Looks delicious! This will be one of my features this Saturday at the Snickerdoodle Create Make Bake Party! Stop by and check it out! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
What a delicious variation of pasta salad! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!!
I love pasta salad too and this one sounds delicious!I love the idea of the feta with the sweet corn.Yummy! Thankyou for sharing with #FridayFrolics
One of my favorite combos! 🙂
I love the look and sound of this pasta salad! It sounds absolutely delicious. 🙂
It’s one of my summer favs!
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing it with us and have a great week.
Miz Helen
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.
Glad you liked it!