Mexican Street Corn Salad

A vibrant bowl of Mexican Street Corn Salad, bursting with sweet corn kernels, zesty lime, and creamy cotija cheese.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups fresh corn grilled or boiled
1 medium red onion finely chopped
1 medium bell pepper any color, red or yellow preferred
1/4 cup cilantro chopped, or substitute with parsley
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh

For the Dressing

1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled, or feta as a substitute
1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to spice preference
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Method

Preparation

Grill or boil 4 cups of fresh corn until tender, aiming for a lovely char if grilling, about 10-15 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn with the dressing and toss gently until every kernel is coated.
Fold in 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese and a handful of chopped cilantro.
Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with extra lime wedges and chili powder for an added kick.

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