Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
This creamy street corn pasta salad combines tender pasta with grilled corn, cotija and cheddar cheeses, fresh herbs, avocado, romaine, and a rich chili-lime dressing.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- pot
- colander
- small saucepan
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chives
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grilled corn
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 lb short pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and cotija cheese.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Toss pasta with dressing immediately.
- Add lettuce, corn, cheddar, basil, cilantro, and avocado.
- Mix everything until well combined.
- Melt butter and add chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt.
- Cook briefly and remove from heat.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice.
- Serve salad topped with chili butter and lime mayo.
Notes
Serve topped with the chili butter and lime mayonnaise for the best flavor. Cook the pasta just until al dente and toss it with the dressing immediately after draining.