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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun!

This Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines sweet corn, lime, and creamy richness for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz rotini or penne pasta Cooked until al dente
  • 2 cups fresh sweet corn Charred and kernels removed
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese Can substitute with feta
  • 1 small red onion Diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper Diced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Warm if serving immediately
Optional Add-Ons
  • 1 medium avocado Diced, fold in just before serving
  • 1 cup black beans Rinsed, tossed for added protein

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, toss with olive oil, and let cool slightly.
  2. Grill the sweet corn for 10-12 minutes until charred, then cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and chili powder until smooth.
  4. Combine pasta, charred corn, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro with the dressing; toss gently.
  5. Fold in diced avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
  6. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days to enhance flavors.

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