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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Refreshing Mexican Street Corn Salad You'll Love to Make

Enjoy this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad, a perfect summer side dish bursting with fresh flavors and customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4-5 ears Sweet Corn Fresh or frozen, grilled or roasted enhances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Adjust to taste for zing
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adjust for preference on creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Cotija or Queso Fresco, omit for dairy-free
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for heat level
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for extra flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for balancing flavors

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grill or roast the sweet corn for about 10-15 minutes until charred. Cool, then slice kernels off the cob.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder to make the dressing.
  3. Add corn kernels to the dressing, fold in cheese and cilantro, gently mix to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Grill corn for maximum flavor, and let the salad sit for 15-30 minutes to enhance taste.

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