Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the essence of summer to your table all year round. This delightful salad features sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will impress at any gathering. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or as a tasty accompaniment to weeknight dinners. The colorful ingredients not only provide great taste but also make it visually appealing for everyone to enjoy. Plus, you can easily customize it with additional proteins or spices to suit your preferences. Enjoy this delicious and versatile salad as a crowd-pleasing side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ⅔ cup cotija cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until charred (7–10 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine charred corn with diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, minced cilantro, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and fold gently; add half of the cotija cheese.
- Garnish with remaining cheese and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg