Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad. This creamy, zesty dish combines fresh corn, tangy lime, and cotija cheese, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a delightful side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth.
- Allow the corn to cool slightly before adding it to the dressing mixture along with chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño (if using). Gently mix until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg