Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines rich, creamy textures with the sweetness of fresh corn and the crunch of vegetables. This delightful recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a nutritious side for weeknight dinners. Packed with nutrients from ingredients like grilled corn, avocado, and fresh herbs, it makes for a refreshing addition to any meal. Whether served warm or chilled, this pasta salad is sure to impress family and friends with its unique combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound short pasta
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
- 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Fresh basil and cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, grated garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and crumbled cotija cheese until smooth.
- Cook short pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Mix hot pasta into the dressing in the bowl and add shredded romaine lettuce, grilled corn, torn basil, chopped cilantro, diced spicy cheddar cheese, and diced avocado. Toss well to combine.
- Prepare chili butter in a skillet by melting butter and mixing in smoked paprika and chili powder; drizzle over the salad.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg