Mexican Street Corn Salad

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This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of street food to your table in just 15 minutes. Juicy charred corn kernels mingle with creamy cotija cheese, tangy lime, and a hint of smoky chili powder for a burst of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors in every bite.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients

Salad

2 Tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces frozen corn 1 bag
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise (I used light)
4 ounces Cotija Cheese crumbled, (could also use feta cheese)
2 Tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper finely chopped
⅓ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
2 Tablespoons red onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat. Add frozen corn and let cook until corn starts to char, stirring occasionally (it took about 7-8 minutes before my corn was lightly charred).
While the corn is cooking, mix together mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
When corn is done, gently fold it in with other ingredients.
Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg

Keyword elote salad, grilled corn salad, Mexican corn salad, Mexican-inspired side dish, street corn recipe

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