Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a flavor-packed summer delight that combines sweet, smoky grilled corn with a creamy, garlicky dressing and fresh ingredients. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce cream cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- ¾ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound short pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 cup grilled or roasted corn
- ½ cup fresh basil, torn
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup spicy cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1–2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, grated garlic, chopped chives, crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
2. Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the short pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the dressing.
3. Assemble the Salad: Add shredded romaine, grilled corn, torn basil, chopped cilantro, diced spicy cheddar, and diced avocado to the pasta. Toss gently.
4. Make the Chili Butter: Melt the salted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Prepare the Lime Mayo: Mix mayonnaise or yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or chilled. Drizzle lime mayo over the top and sprinkle with chili butter.
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangy dressing.
Use a blend of cheeses for complex flavors.
Add jalapeños for extra heat.
For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or black beans.
Serve warm for comfort or chilled for refreshment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg