Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad: 3 Secrets for Your Best Bowl
Discover the secrets to making the best Mexican street corn salad with this simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn until charred, about 10 minutes.
- Allow corn to cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Add corn, cheese, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl and stir until combined.
- Season with salt and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of lime zest on top before serving.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican, Street Corn, Salad, Recipe