Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the rich flavors of Mexican street corn and the comforting essence of pasta. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this salad delights with its creamy texture and colorful ingredients. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it features fresh corn, herbs, and spices, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether served as a main course or alongside grilled meats, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
- Spices (smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper)
- Avocado
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Grill or roast fresh corn until slightly charred; allow to cool before cutting off kernels.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cooled pasta and roasted corn along with shredded romaine lettuce, basil leaves, cilantro, spicy cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper (to taste), mayonnaise (or yogurt), and lime juice. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg