Description
A vibrant and zesty Mexican street corn salad with a spicy kick. Perfect for any gathering or as a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
Instructions
- If using frozen corn, thaw it. If using fresh corn, you can grill or boil it until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the corn kernels to the bowl with the dressing.
- Season with salt to your liking.
- Gently mix everything together until the corn is well coated.
- Stir in the cotija cheese and diced red onion.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill the corn before cutting off the kernels.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the level of spice.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be substituted.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Salad Preparation
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg