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Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
This creamy Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect summer side dish. It’s a mix of sweet corn, creamy dressing, and just enough spice to complement your grilled dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 Servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn freshly cut off the cob (about 5 ears of sweet corn)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 8 green onions you can use either the scallions or the chives, your choice, chopped; about 1/8 cup
- 1 Jalapeno pepper finely chopped; about 1/4 cup
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice; about 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cut the corn off each cob. If fresh corn on the cob is not available, you can also use canned or frozen corn.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5-8 minutes until some of the corn is charred. If you are using frozen corn, you don’t have to thaw it before cooking, but you will need to cook it for a few more minutes.
- Move the corn to a large bowl and let it cool.
- Once the corn has cooled, add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine.
- Garnish with additional Cotija cheese and additional cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- Store your Mexican Corn Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. If you plan to make it ahead of time, wait to add avocado until just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
319mg
(13%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1101IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1101IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.