Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of street food right at your table. With its creamy lime dressing and crumbly cotija cheese, this salad is both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delectable side dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light weeknight meal. Its versatility allows it to be enjoyed warm or cold, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Packed with fresh ingredients, this Mexican Corn Salad will impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 3 cans fire-roasted corn (or 4 fresh ears of grilled corn)
- 5 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chili powder, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine corn, green onions, cotija cheese, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor and nutrition, consider mixing in black beans or diced avocado. Adjust the spice level by removing jalapeno seeds or omitting it altogether for a milder taste. Let the salad chill for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.