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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight

Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant dish that combines sweet corn, zesty lime, creamy mayo, and a hint of chili powder, perfect for summer occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Sweet Corn Fresh corn is ideal, but frozen corn works too!
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Feel free to substitute vegan mayo for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Crema/Sour Cream Enhances texture; can be swapped with dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is essential.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for bold flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to suit spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Can be substituted with feta.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herbs for brightness.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Diced Jalapeños For added heat.
  • 1 whole Avocado For creaminess and color.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Char the Corn: Grill fresh corn for 10-15 minutes until blackened, or heat frozen corn in a skillet until charred.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Whisk mayo, crema or sour cream, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika together.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Cut corn kernels and fold them into the dressing until well-coated.
  4. Add Cheese & Herbs: Fold in cotija cheese and cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning with lime juice or salt to taste.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh for optimal taste. Customize with optional add-ins to suit your preferences.

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