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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad for Ultimate Summer Flavor

A delightful fusion of creamy textures and sweet charred corn in this Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Pasta Use al dente pasta for best texture.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Prevents pasta from sticking.
Salad Mix
  • 2 cobs Fresh Sweet Corn Substitute with frozen corn if unavailable.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Let it reach room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Feta cheese can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can be substituted with green onions.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Substitute with diced jalapeños for spice.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can be omitted if desired.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to taste.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 medium Diced Avocado Add just before serving to prevent browning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Mix until smooth.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  3. Grill sweet corn on medium heat until caramelized and charred. Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  4. In the bowl with the dressing, add cooled pasta, charred corn, red onion, bell pepper, and Cotija cheese. Toss gently.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
  6. If serving later, add diced avocado just before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not freeze. For best flavor, prepare up to 1 day in advance.

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