Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe
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Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe
Description
This Mexican Street Corn Salad features corn grilled to achieve charred spots, which add smoky notes to the sweet kernels. The dressing mixes creamy mayonnaise and sour cream with chili powder and fresh lime juice, delivering a tangy, slightly spicy coating. Fresh jalapeno and red onion provide crunch and heat, while cilantro adds an herbaceous lift. A generous sprinkle of cotija cheese on top adds salty richness to the salad.
The salad can be prepared using different corn types: fresh grilled corn gives the most authentic flavor, but canned or frozen corn can be used with proper drainage and heating. Adding minced garlic to the dressing is common at home, although it's not part of the traditional recipe. Avocado can be included for extra creaminess, especially when serving the salad alongside tortilla chips as a salsa alternative.
The salad works well as a side for Mexican dishes or as a stand-alone snack. Its combination of textures and layers of flavors accommodates customization based on ingredient availability or personal preference. The salad can be served immediately or chilled briefly to meld flavors.
Ingredients
For The Corn:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- 6 corn kernels cut from cobs - Approximately 4 ½ to 5 cups, ears
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
For The Mexican Corn Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise I prefer vegan mayo - affiliate link
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
For The Mexican Corn Salad:
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced/chopped, medium size
- ¼ cup red onion chopped finely
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped - more to use as garnish, fresh
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
Instructions
For The Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe:
- To prep the corn: Fold the husk of each corn back leaf by leaf and tie them with kitchen twine. Lightly brush corn on the cub with oil.
- Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until it is charred in spots. Keep an eye on it as this happens rather quickly.
- Cut the corn off the cob and place the corn in a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
- To make the Mexican Corn Dressing: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- To assemble the Mexican Corn Salad: Pour the corn dressing over the corn. Add in jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Give it a gentle toss. Make sure that the dressing is distributed equally throughout the salad.
- Transfer the salad to a salad plate and top it off with cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro.
For The Skillet Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe:
- To prep the corn: Cut the corn off the cob. I used 6 ears to get about 4 ½ to 5 cups. Alternatively, you can also use canned corn or frozen corn. If using frozen, you do not need to thaw it out.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn, and stirring frequently, sauté for 5-7 minutes until it starts to get (lightly) chared. If you are using frozen corn, you might need to cook a few minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- To make the Mexican Corn Dressing: Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- To assemble the Mexican Corn Salad: Pour the corn dressing over the corn. Add in jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. Give it a gentle toss. Make sure that the dressing is distributed equally throughout the salad.
- Transfer the salad to a salad plate and top it off with cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For garlic lovers, add a minced clove to the dressing though it is not traditionally included.
- Incorporate diced avocado for a creamier salad, especially when served with chips.
- Use canned corn (drained and rinsed) or frozen corn as alternatives to fresh grilled corn.
- When using frozen corn, no need to thaw before heating in the skillet method.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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