Description
This Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad is a flavorful and vibrant side dish that brings the fiesta to your table. With charred corn, creamy dressing, and zesty flavors, it’s a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Corn Salad:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of 1 lime
Additional:
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional diced jalapeño or hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook Corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add corn, and cook until charred.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice.
- Combine: Mix cooked corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayonnaise.
- If cotija cheese isn’t available, feta cheese makes a good substitute.
- This salad complements grilled meats and tacos perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
