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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

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

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad captures the spirit of Mexican street corn in every bite. Easy, vibrant, and customizable, it's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 2 cups fresh sweet corn grilled or roasted
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
For the Crunch and Flavor
  • 1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
For the Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Optional Extras
  • 1 medium diced avocado add just before serving
  • 1 tablespoon chili butter for drizzling

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime juice until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Incorporate additional seasoning to taste.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with creamy dressing immediately.
  3. Add grilled sweet corn, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro to pasta mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cayenne and chili powder, cooking for about 1-2 minutes. Drizzle over salad before serving.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to deepen flavors. Allow to rest at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling, and add diced avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.

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