Mexican Street Corn Salad (Crazy Easy)
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4.9
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Crazy Easy)
Description
The salad starts with corn kernels grilled or browned in a pan to develop a slightly smoky, caramelized taste. The corn is mixed with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, lime juice, and pressed garlic, which offers bright acidity and pungent notes.
The addition of crumbly cotija cheese, diced jalapeño, chopped green onions, cilantro, and chili powder adds salty, spicy, herbal, and smoky elements that balance the creamy dressing and sweet corn. Tossing everything together coats the kernels evenly, delivering a variety of textures and flavors in each bite.
This dish is meant to be served immediately or chilled briefly, making it convenient for casual meals or parties. The recipe accommodates fresh corn on the cob or thawed frozen corn, catering to availability.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 garlic pressed, clove
- 4 cups corn kernels (about 5-6 ears)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 1/3 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with lime juice and garlic.
- If you are starting from fresh corn on the cob, follow our guide on grilled corn. If you are using corn out of a bag, thaw it, drain it of excess liquid, and brown it with oil on high heat in a pan.
- Add the corn into the bowl with the mayo dressing.
- Add cotija cheese, green onion, cilantro, jalapenos, and chili powder. Toss the salad together and season it to taste with salt.
- Serve the salad right away or keep it refrigerated until you're ready to serve it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 714IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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