Mexican Corn Salad

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5

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Corn Salad

The Mexican Corn Salad mixes corn with chili powder, kosher salt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese. This combination creates a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy salad with fresh citrus brightness and texture contrasts from the cheese and corn kernels. It's a flavorful side dish inspired by Mexican street corn.

Description

This Mexican Corn Salad brings together six cups of corn, seasoned with kosher salt and chili powder, combined with mayonnaise to give a creamy base. Lime juice and zest add citrus brightness, cut through the richness, and enhance the fresh flavors. Chopped cilantro contributes herbal freshness, and crumbled cotija cheese on top adds a salty, crumbly contrast.

The salad can be served chilled or at room temperature and makes a flavorful accompaniment for grilled meats, tacos, or as part of a Mexican-themed meal. Adjust chili powder amounts depending on preferred spice intensity. The layering of creamy, tangy, and spicy elements makes this salad a satisfying yet refreshing option.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Instructions

  1. Add the corn, salt, chili powder, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest and cilantro to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Top with cotija cheese and additional chili powder for garnish (if desired).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Potassium 286mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 8.9mg (10%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 10%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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