Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A deliciously creamy pasta salad featuring fresh corn, herbs, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 pound short pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn ((from 3-4 fresh ears))
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (torn)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((adjust to preference))
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and cheese in a bowl.
- Cook pasta until al dente, then mix with dressing and add remaining ingredients.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add spices, and cook for one minute.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice in a small bowl.
- Serve salad warm or cold, drizzled with lime dressing and chili butter.
Notes
For deeper flavors, let the salad sit before serving.