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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad That Will Brighten Your Summer

Enjoy this Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, a blend of vibrant summer flavors that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 ounces pasta Cook until al dente
  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn Or use frozen corn as a substitute
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened for easier mixing
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese Feta can be used instead
  • 1 medium red onion Diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper Any color
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped; optional
  • 1 medium avocado Cubed; add just before serving
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for heat preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for heat preference
Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • grill pan
  • Pot
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with the zest and juice of limes. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cut kernels off the cob.
  4. In the bowl with the dressing, add pasta, corn, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Gently fold together.
  5. Cube avocado and fold into the salad. Adjust seasoning if needed and let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. The salad tastes better after resting for flavors to meld.

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