Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully marries the sweet, smoky flavors of Mexican street corn with creamy pasta. This recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners. With its rich texture from the cream cheese and sour cream blend, fresh herbs, and zesty spices, this salad is sure to be a hit at any table. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it also allows for customization in spice levels and additional ingredients. Serve it as a hearty main dish or a delightful side that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn, grilled or roasted
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
- Spices (smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, grated garlic, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded romaine lettuce, grilled corn, fresh herbs, crumbled cheese, and diced avocado.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper to taste, and drizzle with lime juice. Mix well.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg