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Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines vibrant flavors inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 473
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Salad
  • 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted corn (about 3-4 raw ears)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 avocado, chopped
Chili Butter
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper to taste
Mayo or Yogurt Mix
  • 1/4 cup mayo or yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Equipment

  • large salad bowl
  • pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Making Salad
  1. To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a large salad bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and immediately toss with the dressing.
  3. Add the shredded lettuce, corn, cheddar, basil, cilantro, and avocado to the pasta. Toss to combine.
Preparing Chili Butter
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
Mayo or Yogurt Mix
  1. Mix the mayo or yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Serving Salad
  1. Serve the pasta salad warm or cold, topped with lime mayo and chili butter.
  2. Note: The salad will develop more flavor as it sits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 473kcal

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with different cheeses or vegetables to suit your taste.

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