Description
Get ready to indulge in a delightful Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy cheese dressing, fresh herbs, and sweet corn, all enhanced by the addition of creamy avocado. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this salad is sure to be a hit with friends and family. The warm chili butter drizzle and zesty lime mayo dressing elevate the flavors, making it a versatile option that can be enjoyed both warm and cold. Whip it up in just 25 minutes for an impressive side dish or light main meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- Short pasta
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh corn
- Avocado
- Chili powder
- Lime juice
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro)
Instructions
- Make the creamy dressing by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and cotija cheese until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with dressing.
- Add romaine lettuce, corn, herbs, spicy cheddar cheese, and avocado; toss well.
- Prepare chili butter by melting butter with smoked paprika and cayenne in a skillet.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice for the lime mayo dressing.
- Serve salad warm or cold with chili butter drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg