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Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt

Fresh Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt for Summer Bliss

Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, blending sweet charred corn with tangy yogurt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn can substitute with frozen fire-roasted corn
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt plain, unsweetened
  • 1 small Red Onion can substitute with green onions
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro can be omitted or replaced with parsley
  • 1 medium Jalapeño adjust for spice preference
  • 0.5 cup Cotija Cheese can substitute with feta cheese
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Husk the fresh corn and remove all silk and husks. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side until charred and tender.
  3. Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Slice off the kernels into a bowl.
  4. Chop the red onion, mince the jalapeño, and crumble the cotija cheese. Add these to the bowl with corn kernels.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the corn and toss gently to combine.
  7. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow the grilled corn to cool before adding the yogurt dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Avoid freezing.

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