Mexican Street Corn Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican street corn salad that captures the essence of summer with sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cheese.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn grilled or boiled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until tender, then cool and cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Add the chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g