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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Irresistible 30-Minute Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by Mexican street corn. Combines grilled corn, creamy dressing, and zesty toppings for a refreshing side dish.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups grilled corn kernels (about 4 ears)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Grill corn until lightly charred, then cut kernels off the cob.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add corn kernels to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Stir in crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn for best flavor.
  • Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
  • Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
  • Author: Lynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg