Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad: 3 Secrets for a Perfect Bowl
Discover the secrets to making the perfect Mexican street corn salad with our easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Once cool, cut the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
- Add the cotija cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well to combine and serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, try roasting the corn instead of grilling.
- Fresh lime juice enhances the taste significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn salad, corn salad, summer salad