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SUMMER SWEET CORN PASTA SALAD

  • PREP TIME: 15 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 10 minutes
  • YIELDS: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pasta
  • 16 ounce package small tube shaped pasta (Ditalini)
  • 3 cups fresh sweet corn cut off the cob, about 4 ears
  • 2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Summers in the south are usually full of Silver Queen Corn so I always try to get creative with ways to showcase the crop. This is a light pasta that pairs perfectly with grilled fare or simply toss with grilled shrimp for lunch.

Instructions

FIRST Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

NEXT Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. When pasta is 2-3 minutes away from being al dente, add corn, and continue cooking until done. Strain and place in a large mixing bowl.

LAST Pour dressing over pasta, add cucumber, pepper, feta, and oregano. Toss well and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving toss in mint.