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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Cool Twist on Classic Flavors

This Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad captures the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn in a delicious, creamy dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (rotini or penne)
For the Salad
  • 2 cups fresh sweet corn grilled or frozen
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cotija cheese or feta as substitute
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper any color, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 medium avocado diced, add just before serving
For the Optional Chili Butter
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp chili spice mix

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • pot
  • colander
  • small skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lime juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Blend smoothly until creamy.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with the dressing in the salad bowl.
  3. Add charred corn, diced red onion, chopped bell pepper, and cilantro to the dressed pasta. Fold gently to combine.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cayenne and chili powder to create chili butter. Drizzle over salad before serving.
  5. Let salad sit for 10 minutes or chill before serving. Add avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Add avocado before serving to maintain its color.

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