Street Corn Pasta Salad

Name: Street Corn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 -2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives; kosher salt and black pepper; 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese; 1 lb 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 tbsp salted butter; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste; 1/4 cup mayo or yogurt; 2 tbsp lime juice

A quintessential summer pasta salad, quick to make and totally delicious...a dip you’ll crave time and time again!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 20min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 7

Instructions

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.

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Nutrition per serving

473kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3316.00

Per Serving
$415.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$6632.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (95% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
cream cheese	4 oz	$168.00
sour cream	0.3333333333333333 cup	$33.00
extra virgin olive oil	2 tbsp	$69.00
-2 cloves garlic	1	$198.00
chopped fresh chives	1 tbsp	$13.00
kosher salt and black pepper	-	-
crumbled cotija or feta cheese	0.75 cup	$234.00
short cut pasta	1 lb	$39.00
romaine lettuce	1 head	$39.00
grilled or roasted corn	2 cups	$79.00
fresh basil leaves	0.5 cup	$1405.00
fresh cilantro	0.5 cup	$235.00
spicy cheddar cheese	0.5 cup	$130.00
avocado	1	$75.00
salted butter	4 tbsp	$66.00
smoked paprika	2 tsp	$98.00
chili powder	2 tbsp	$106.00
-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper	0.5	$147.00
mayo or yogurt	0.25 cup	$162.00
lime juice	2 tbsp	$20.00