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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Feast

This Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad features a vibrant mix of flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces short pasta preferably cooked al dente
For the Salad
  • 4 ears fresh sweet corn or frozen corn if fresh isn't available
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers any color, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, or substitute with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice as a replacement
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for desired heat
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together cream cheese, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  2. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then toss with olive oil and cool.
  3. Grill the corn on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes until charred, cool, and cut the kernels off.
  4. Combine the cooled pasta, charred corn, diced red onion, bell peppers, and chopped cilantro in a mixing bowl.
  5. Mix the dressing into the salad until everything is well-coated.
  6. Let the salad sit covered at room temperature for 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, drizzling with additional lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Best not to freeze the salad, but leftover dressing can be frozen.

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