Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a delightful dish that captures the essence of traditional elote in a refreshing salad. Combining sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and zesty lime, this vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish for any meal. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this colorful and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress your guests with its bold taste and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sweet corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, boil it in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender; if using frozen corn, thaw before use.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked corn, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg