Description
Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn right to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a side dish at family dinners, this easy-to-make salad combines sweet corn with tangy Greek yogurt and zesty seasonings for a crowd-pleasing experience. Its versatility allows it to shine as a topping for tacos, a dip, or even as a light main course. With fresh ingredients and customizable options, this nutritious salad is not just delicious but also caters to various dietary preferences. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this delightful dish that celebrates the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn (or 16 oz frozen fire-roasted corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- Juice from 1 lime
- Spices: chili powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, boil in water for 5-7 minutes until tender; let cool. For frozen corn, heat according to package instructions.
- Chop red onion, jalapeño, and mince garlic; combine in a mixing bowl.
- Cut kernels off cooled corn (if fresh) and add to the bowl along with cotija cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, and spices. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature with additional cotija cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg