Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that beautifully combines the creamy richness of cheese with the zesty flavors reminiscent of classic Mexican street corn. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a delightful side dish, this recipe is both easy to prepare and highly customizable. With fresh corn, aromatic herbs, and a touch of spice, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will impress your guests. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad is not only delicious but loaded with fresh ingredients that elevate its nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups grilled corn
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
- Spices (smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper)
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked pasta along with cotija cheese, shredded romaine lettuce, grilled corn, torn basil, chopped cilantro, spicy cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.
- Melt butter in a pan; mix in smoked paprika and chili powder. Drizzle over the salad and adjust seasoning with lime juice.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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