Mexican Street Corn Salad
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Description
This Mexican Street Corn Salad uses thawed frozen corn cooked in avocado oil until charred and slightly popping. This method brings out roasted sweet and smoky notes. The corn is then combined with thinly sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and finely chopped jalapeño for freshness and heat. Crumbled cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly, cheesy contrast.
The salad is seasoned with lime juice, chili powder, and salt, balancing the flavors with acidity, spice, and seasoning. The texture contrasts the tender kernels with the crunch from scallions and the crumbly cheese.
This salad is commonly served chilled or at room temperature as a side dish complementing grilled meats, tacos, or other Mexican-inspired dishes. It is also suitable as a snack.
The salad stores for up to three days in the refrigerator; however, over time, moisture from the corn may cause weeping, so it’s best eaten relatively fresh.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces corn thawed and patted dry, frozen
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup scallions thinly sliced, both white and green parts
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, plus additional for topping
- ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the corn and cook, tossing often, until charred and starting to pop, 5-6 minutes.
- Pour the charred corn into a large bowl and add the scallions, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly to mix.
- Serve topped with additional cilantro and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Store leftover Mexican Street Corn Salad in the refrigerator for up to three days for best quality.
- The salad may release liquid as it sits; drain excess moisture before serving if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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