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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Irresistible 30-Minute Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by Mexican street corn. This dish combines grilled corn with creamy, tangy, and spicy elements for a delicious side or light meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups grilled corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn until lightly charred, then cut the kernels off the cob.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Add the grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl.
  4. Toss until well combined.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, grill the corn with butter or oil.
  • If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta works as a substitute.
  • Adjust jalapeño amount based on your spice preference.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg