Description
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe, a delightful blend of flavors that’s sure to impress your guests. Bursting with the sweetness of charred corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or taco nights. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, it features fresh ingredients like cilantro and cotija cheese, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, this colorful salad offers a refreshing taste of summer all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Char the corn in a large skillet with melted butter over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Once the corn has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl and mix until well-coated.
- Gently fold in cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg