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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad: 20 Minutes to Flavor Bliss


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad that combines sweet corn with creamy mayonnaise and tangy lime.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cups (516 g) corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup (78 g) mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ cup (56 g) cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 12 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 8–10 minutes. Add garlic during the last 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Stir in mayonnaise, chili powder, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
  5. Season with salt to taste. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • Fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and dried) corn all work.
  • Adjust chili powder to your heat preference.
  • Great as a side dish or taco topping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Salad, corn salad, summer salad