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Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad

Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad That You'll Crave Forever

This Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad captures vibrant street flavors with sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, making it a must-try for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6-8 ears corn Use fresh for best sweetness, or substitute with frozen corn for convenience.
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise Acts as a creamy base; consider Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.
  • 1/3 cup sour cream Or Mexican crema; plain yogurt can work in a pinch.
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese Crumbled; feta or Parmesan can substitute if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed elevates the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to your preference for spice.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Freshly chopped; omit if not a fan.
  • 1 jalapeño Minced; use bell pepper for a milder version.
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Used for cooking corn.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the corn kernels, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. After corn cools, transfer it to the bowl with the dressing. Add cilantro and jalapeño. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Grill corn before cooking for smoky flavor. Use Greek yogurt for a lighter texture. Chill the salad for better flavor melding.

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