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Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe - This simple variation of traditional Mexican Esquites is light and fresh, with a rich pop of cotija cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 6-7 ears fresh corn, any color
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (feta is a good substitute)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Shuck the corn and remove any remaining silk strands. Once the grill is hot, grill the corn for about 2 minutes per side, 8 minutes total.
- Allow the corn to cool, then use a serrated knife to cut the corn off the cobs. (I set a small bowl up-side-down in a larger bowl. Then stand the corn on the small bowl, so the cut corn falls into the larger bowl.)
- To a salad bowl, add the diced bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro to the grilled corn. Toss to mix.
- In a smaller bowl whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice and paprika together. Toss the dressing into the salad.
- Finally toss in the cheese, reserving a little to sprinkle on top. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle cheese over the top and serve.
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Notes
- This salad can be made several days in advance. Cover and chill until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1075IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
31.7mg
(35%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 31.7mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.