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Mexican Corn Salad Recipe

Sweet corn meets spicy Mexican flavor in this easy recipe. Mexican Corn Salad is filled with cotija cheese and tossed with an irresistible creamy dressing. Perfect for serving with baked tacos or scooping up with tortilla chips!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups sweet corn about 2 cans, drained
  • ½ cup chopped red onion about 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled, divided
  • 5 Tablespoons freshly-chopped cilantro
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice juice of one lime
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. To a large mixing bowl, add sweet corn, onion, 1/2 cup of the cotija cheese and 4 Tbsp of snipped cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and spices. Mix well.
  4. Add the dressing to the sweet corn mixture and mix everything together well until combined.
  5. Pour everything in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish, and bake for 25 minutes, uncovered.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro. Add a pinch of paprika for color, if desired.
  7. To serve, garnish with lime slices.

Notes

  • Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta if needed.
  • Add in chopped bell peppers for extra crunch.
  • If you like it more spicy, add more chili flakes or some chopped jalapeño.
  • Great side dish to accompany tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas etc
  • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75cup Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75cup
Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

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