Mexican Street Corn Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic dish, featuring sweet corn, vibrant vegetables, and a delicious creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Salad, corn recipes, summer salad