Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This refreshing salad features sweet corn, creamy Cotija cheese, zesty lime, and a hint of spice. It’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a side dish that will impress your guests. Quick to prepare and bursting with color, this salad brings a delightful taste of Mexico right to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once cooled slightly, cut the kernels from the grilled corn and add them to the bowl along with red onion and cilantro. Mix gently.
- Fold in the crumbled Cotija cheese and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg