Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad
If you ask me, Mexican street corn is one of those perfect foods that just makes sense.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
- 1 pound short pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups corn grilled or roasted
- 1/2 cup fresh basil torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjust to preference
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add olive oil and garlic, mixing until aromatic.
- Stir in pasta, corn, lettuce, and herbs.
- Chill and serve with cheese and lime juice.
Notes
If you ask me, Mexican street corn is one of those perfect foods that just makes sense.
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