Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the bold flavors of Mexican street corn to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this pasta salad features a delicious creamy base with fresh vegetables and zesty spices. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make recipe that serves as both a refreshing side and a hearty main course. The delightful combination of textures and tastes will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound short pasta
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
- 3/4 cup cotija or feta cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh herbs: cilantro and basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, grated garlic, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cotija cheese, romaine lettuce, corn, basil, cilantro, spicy cheddar cheese, and avocado. Toss gently to combine.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper (to taste), mayonnaise or yogurt, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg