Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a creamy pasta salad that combines charred corn salad with bold spices. This easy lunch idea is perfect for a quick lunch or any gathering as a fresh and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn 3-4 raw
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 avocado chopped
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper to your taste
- 1/4 cup mayo or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and crumbled cotija or feta to create the dressing.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and immediately toss with the dressing. Add romaine lettuce, corn, cheddar, basil, cilantro, and avocado, and mix gently.
- In a skillet, melt the butter until it turns golden then stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt; cook for one more minute and then remove from heat.
- Combine the mayo or yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to make the lime mayo.
- Serve the pasta salad either warm or chilled topped with the lime mayo and the spiced butter; allow to rest for flavors to meld if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 473 kcal