Mexican Street Corn Salad
A vibrant and creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad that captures the essence of summer gatherings with sweet corn, zesty lime, and cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until it’s charred. For frozen corn, cook it as per package instructions and let it cool.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to combine: Use a large spoon to toss all ingredients together until well mixed and coated.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about an hour to meld flavors.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, try roasting the corn under the broiler if grilling isn’t an option. You can also swap dairy ingredients for vegan alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/