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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

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This Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines the flavors of street corn with creamy pasta salad for a delicious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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For the dressing:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1–2 grated garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese

For the salad:

  • 1 pound short pasta
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted corn
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced

For the chili butter:

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, adjust to preference

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: Mix cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and cotija/feta cheese until well combined.
  2. Cook pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, corn, basil, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and avocado. Mix in the dressing until everything is well coated.
  4. Make the chili butter: Melt butter in a pan, then add smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the salad with chili butter before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level of the chili butter to suit your taste preferences.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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