Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe for Summer Fun: Discover a Fresh Twist!
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican street corn salad perfect for summer gatherings, bursting with flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium heat until charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Let the corn cool, then cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the lime juice right before serving to keep it fresh.
- Feel free to substitute feta cheese for cotija if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg