Description
This Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the streets of Mexico right to your table. With charred corn kernels, creamy mayonnaise, zesty lime juice, and a kick of jalapeño, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as a substitute)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Grill, roast, or sauté the corn until lightly charred, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: Add mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in cilantro, jalapeño, and most of the cotija cheese. Reserve some cheese for garnish.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese on top. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill fresh corn on the cob and cut off the kernels.
- If cotija is unavailable, feta cheese makes a good substitute.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño and chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
