5 from 44 votes
Mexican Corn Salad
Mexican Corn Salad features grilled corn kernels mixed with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and salty cotija cheese. The salad is tossed with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, ancho chili powder, and cumin, melding smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Chilling the salad improves flavor melding, making it a refreshing side dish that complements grilled foods or can be served as a chilled salad for gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn cobs with olive oil and grill for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred. Cool completely.
- Cut corn kernels off the cob and place in a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients except lime and toss. Add dressing and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Top with additional cheese, cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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Notes
- Store leftover salad in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Do not freeze Mexican Corn Salad, as freezing can negatively affect texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
128
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
99mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.