Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and delightful textures. This refreshing salad combines sweet corn, creamy dressings, and fresh herbs to create a unique twist on traditional pasta salads. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it’s not only visually appealing but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. With its ease of preparation and customizable spice levels, this salad is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound short pasta
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta with corn, lettuce, cheeses, herbs, and avocado.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until well coated.
- Adjust seasonings and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg