Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Salad, a delightful twist on traditional street food. This salad combines sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing that bursts with zesty lime and savory cotija cheese. It’s an easy-to-make side dish that enhances any meal, whether at a lively barbecue or an intimate family dinner. With its colorful presentation and refreshing taste, this salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also highly customizable to suit your preferences. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dish that’s perfect for gatherings or as a quick snack. Impress your guests and elevate your meals with this flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (minced)
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 1/2 large red onion (diced)
- 2/3 cup cotija cheese (shredded)
- Dressing: sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, chili powder
- Garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until slightly charred (7-10 minutes), then transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same bowl, mix in diced red bell pepper, jalapeno, minced cilantro, and diced red onion until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and chili powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir to coat evenly. Fold in half of the cotija cheese.
- Garnish with remaining cotija cheese and reserved cilantro leaves before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 8 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg