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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad for Easy Summer Snacking

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish perfect for summer gatherings, bursting with flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 cups Corn fresh or frozen, if fresh, grill for smoky flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing the corn
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to elevate flavors
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper to balance sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adds signature kick
  • 1 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese for creaminess
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro for freshness
  • 1 whole Avocado optional, adds richness

For the Dressing

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise creamy base for dressing
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream lightens dressing
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice adds zesty punch

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, heating until shimmering. Cook fresh corn until tender, or boil frozen corn as per package instructions.
  • Cut the kernels off the cob and sauté with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Let the corn cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of sour cream, and ¼ cup of lime juice. Whisk together until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled corn, 1 cup of crumbled cotija cheese, and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro. Gently fold in the avocado if using.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust dressing thickness as desired by adding more lime juice or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
Keyword corn salad, easy recipes, Healthy Snacks, Mexican Street Corn Salad, refreshing salads, summer salad
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