Description
Get ready to indulge in a delightful and creamy street corn pasta salad that perfectly balances rich flavors and fresh ingredients! This easy-to-make dish features tender short pasta enveloped in a luscious cheese dressing, complemented by sweet grilled corn, creamy avocado, and vibrant herbs. Topped with a spicy chili butter and zesty lime mayo dressing, it’s an ideal addition to any gathering, whether served warm or chilled. In just 25 minutes, you can create a crowd-pleasing pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 lb short pasta
- 2 cups grilled corn
- 1 avocado
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro)
- Chili powder and cayenne pepper for spice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and crumbled cheese until smooth.
- Boil short pasta until al dente; drain and mix with the creamy dressing.
- Fold in shredded lettuce, grilled corn, herbs, diced cheddar, and avocado.
- In a skillet, melt butter with spices to create chili butter; drizzle over the salad.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice for the finishing dressing; serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: Allow the salad to chill for enhanced flavors before serving. Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables or cheese. For extra crunch, top with toasted nuts.