Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad 

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz rotini pasta 

2 corn on the cob 

2 tbsp butter 

¼ tsp salt 

¼ tsp black pepper (plus more to taste, if desired) 

¼ tsp garlic powder 

¼ tsp onion powder 

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

½ cucumber, medium diced 

6 oz grape tomatoes, each cut in half 

1 oz arugula 

2 tbsp mayo 

¼ cup Italian dressing 

juice of ½ lemon

2 oz crumbled feta 

1 tbsp parsley, chopped 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain.

2) Grill the corn on the cob until lightly charred. Alternatively, remove corn kernels from the cob (should yield approx. 1.5 cups corn kernels), and toast the corn in a skillet with butter on medium heat for about 3 minutes.

3) Season corn kernels with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (optional). 

4) In a large shallow bowl, assemble the pasta salad with the pasta, toasted corn, cucumber, grape tomatoes, arugula, mayo, Italian dressing, crumbled feta, parsley, and black pepper to taste.

Enjoy!