Mexican Street Corn Salad
You'll love this Mexican Street Corn Salad, packed with grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a zesty lime flavor. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked just like I was!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn on the cob
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1/2 lime plus zest of that lime
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder mild to hot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For garnish:
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Tajin
Instructions
- Grill corn to add char, if desired.
- Combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- Garnish with Cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, and Tajin. Serve cold.
Notes
- Mix it all up and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Leave the seeds and membrane of the jalapeno in if you like a lot of heat. Remove it all together if you want a more mild flavor.
- If using a can of corn, you can char it by putting it in the oven on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° F(205°C) for 20-30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until the desired amount of char is achieved.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg