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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Summer Breeze on Your Plate

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad offers vibrant flavors reminiscent of Mexican street corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces medium pasta (fusilli or rotini)
For the Corn Flavor
  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn grilled or roasted
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice adjust to taste
For the Tasty Add-Ins
  • 1 cup cotija cheese or feta/goat cheese
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium avocado diced and added before serving
For the Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Preheat grill or oven. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes or roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until charred. Cut kernels off and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add cooked pasta, corn, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and avocado into the bowl with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Let salad rest for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve at room temperature. Optionally drizzle extra lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Toss pasta with olive oil after draining to prevent clumping. Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing. Add avocado just before serving to maintain color and freshness.

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