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Healthy street corn pasta salad in a white bowl, garnished with lime wedges, fresh basil, avocado slices, grilled corn, and crumbled feta cheese—ideal for fresh summer recipes.

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Summer Recipes

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Packed with grilled corn, creamy cheese, herbs, and a bold chili-lime kick, this healthy street corn pasta salad is the ultimate fresh summer recipe—perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 lb short pasta (rotini, fusilli, penne, or gluten-free)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted corn (from 3–4 fresh ears)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 0.5 to 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, whisk cream cheese, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and crumbled cheese until smooth.
  2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and mix with the cheese dressing while still warm.
  3. Stir in shredded romaine, grilled corn, basil, cilantro, spicy cheddar, and diced avocado.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter and stir in paprika, chili powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt; cook for 60 seconds and remove from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise or yogurt with lime juice and salt until smooth.
  6. Drizzle chili butter and lime mayo over the pasta salad before serving and toss to combine.

Notes

Let the salad sit for 30 minutes to deepen the flavor, or chill up to 24 hours. Top with extra cotija, chives, or basil before serving for a beautiful finish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boil & Toss
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 412
  • Sugar: 5.9g
  • Sodium: 706mg
  • Fat: 17.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11.7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52.9g
  • Fiber: 4.7g
  • Protein: 11.8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: street corn pasta salad, healthy summer recipe, corn salad, chili lime, picnic salad

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