Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with our vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad, a delightful twist on the beloved elote. This refreshing dish features sweet corn, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and creamy dressing, all topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a hint of chili powder. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a colorful side to any meal, this salad is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the corn using your preferred method (grilling or boiling for fresh corn; follow package instructions for frozen).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked corn along with salt, pepper, and chili powder; sauté until lightly charred.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn with cotija cheese and cilantro; gently fold in avocado if using. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg