Mexican Street Corn Salad

You’ll love this Mexican Street Corn Salad, packed with grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime flavor. Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked just like I was!

Why You’ll Love It

• This salad combines crisp grilled corn kernels with green onions, jalapeno, lime and fresh cilantro, creating a burst of flavors and textures in every bite.
• Coated in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, lime juice, and spices, this salad offers the perfect balance of creaminess and tanginess that will keep you coming back for more.
• This recipe is a breeze to whip up, and is even better if you make it in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it making it perfect for busy weeknights or dinner with friends and family.

Helpful Tips

• Mix it all up and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Leave the seeds and membrane of the jalapeno in if you like a lot of heat. Remove it all together if you want a more mild flavor.
• If using a can of corn, you can char it by putting it in the oven on a baking sheet.  Bake at 400° F(205°C) for 20-30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until the desired amount of char is achieved.

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

You’ll love this Mexican Street Corn Salad, packed with grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime flavor. Trust me, one bite and you’ll be hooked.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 ears of corn on the cob
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Juice from 1/2 lime plus zest of that lime
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 jalapeno diced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder mild to hot
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For garnish:

• 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup cilantro minced
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• Tajin

Instructions

 

• Grill corn to add char, if desired.
• Combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Garnish with Cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, and Tajin. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

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