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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of this Mexican Street Corn Salad, a customizable and easy side dish that will wow your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Grilled for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For grilling
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adjust amount for heat
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Juice and zest needed
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Cream cheese can be used as substitute
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese Feta can be used as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For enhanced smokiness
  • to taste Salt & Pepper For seasoning
Optional Garnishes
  • ¼ cup Extra Cotija For garnish
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges For serving
  • to taste Hot Sauce

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the corn by shucking it and removing the husks and silk.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) and brush each corn cob with olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
  4. Cut the kernels off the grilled corn using a sharp knife.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream.
  2. Stir in cotija cheese, cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
  3. Zest and juice a lime into the mixture, add chili powder and smoked paprika.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finishing the Salad
  1. Fold the grilled corn into the dressing until fully coated.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  3. Before serving, garnish with extra cotija, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  4. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn and chill the salad before serving to let flavors meld.

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