Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant and creamy pasta salad inspired by street corn, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic cloves grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
- 1 pound short pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn from 3-4 fresh ears
- 1/2 cup fresh basil torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjust to preference
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Cheese Dressing by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and cotija cheese in a bowl.
- Cook pasta until al dente, then toss with dressing, romaine lettuce, corn, basil, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Mix mayonnaise or yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt for the Lime Mayo Dressing.
- Serve the salad warm or cold, drizzled with Lime Mayo Dressing and topped with Chili Butter.
Notes
For deeper flavors, let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving.