Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Kick. This vibrant dish combines sweet grilled corn, zesty lime, and a creamy dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for family barbecues or cozy dinners, this salad bursts with flavor and color, making it a standout side dish. With its delightful balance of sweetness and spice, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this refreshing salad is perfect for warm evenings when you crave something light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck the corn and remove silk. Boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Grill: Grill the boiled corn over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine: Cut kernels off the corn cobs and mix them with the dressing and cotija cheese until well combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg