Description
Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. Inspired by the popular Mexican street corn, this pasta salad combines grilled corn, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing for an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or busy weeknight dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also family-friendly. With its colorful presentation and delightful textures, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup mayo or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and feta cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with shredded romaine lettuce and grilled corn. Fold in fresh basil and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture along with diced avocado and cubed spicy cheddar cheese. Toss gently until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg