Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings together the comforting taste of pasta and the vibrant flavors of summer corn. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue, picnic, or a quick weeknight dinner. With its creamy dressing and fresh ingredients, this recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also impresses guests with its rich, robust taste. Made in just 25 minutes, it’s easy to prepare and can be served as a main dish or a side. Enjoy the sweet bursts of corn complemented by zesty herbs and spices in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups grilled corn (from fresh ears)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with romaine lettuce, grilled corn, basil, cilantro, avocado, cotija (or feta), and spicy cheddar cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Season with smoked paprika or cayenne pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg