Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines the vibrant flavors of summer with a rich, creamy dressing to create a delightful dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners at home. With its fresh ingredients like grilled corn, herbs, and pasta, this salad offers a unique twist on traditional recipes. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy days and gatherings. Enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats. This salad is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups grilled corn (from 3–4 ears)
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh herbs: basil and cilantro
- Spices: smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the dressing, then fold in grilled corn, lettuce, cheeses, herbs, and avocado.
- Melt butter with spices in a pan and drizzle over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Add mayonnaise and lime juice; adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg