Street Corn Pasta Salad
A quintessential summer pasta salad, quick to make and totally delicious...a dip you’ll crave time and time again!
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 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
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn ((3-4 raw))
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 1/4 cup mayo or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Steps
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1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl. 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. Immediately toss with the dressing. Add the lettuce, corn, cheddar, basil, cilantro, and avocado. Toss to combine. 3. In a skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat.4. Mix the mayo or yogurt with lime juice with a pinch of salt.5. Serve the pasta warm or cold, topped with lime mayo and chili butter. The salad will develop more flavor as it sits.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cream cheese | 4 ounces | - | - |
| sour cream | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| -2 cloves garlic | 1 | - | - |
| chopped fresh chives | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| crumbled cotija or feta cheese | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| short cut pasta | 1 pound | - | - |
| romaine lettuce | 1 head | - | - |
| grilled or roasted corn | 2 cups | - | - |
| fresh basil leaves | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| fresh cilantro | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| spicy cheddar cheese | 0.5 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 20.912 |
| avocado | 1 | - | - |
| salted butter | 4 tablespoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 2 teaspoons | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 8.000 |
| chili powder | 2 tablespoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper | 0.5 | - | - |
| mayo or yogurt | 0.25 cup | Rp 15.000/200g | Rp 4.444 |
| lime juice | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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