Description
Summer’s sizzling Mexican Street Corn Salad brings zesty charred corn, creamy cotija, and tangy lime together in a mouthwatering celebration of bold flavors. Fresh ingredients dance across your plate, delivering authentic Mexican street food magic in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
Creamy Components:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Additional crumbled cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Char corn kernels in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly golden and caramelized.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend roasted corn with creamy elements like olive oil, mayonnaise, and sour cream, ensuring even coating.
- Incorporate tangy and zesty ingredients including crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, diced jalapeño, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lime juice.
- Thoroughly mix all components until ingredients are uniformly distributed and flavors are well integrated.
- Carefully adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, tasting to achieve balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the vibrant salad to a serving dish, creating an appealing presentation by sprinkling additional cotija cheese on top.
- Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and optional lime wedges to enhance visual appeal and provide a bright, citrusy accent.
- Serve immediately while corn remains warm and textures are crisp, allowing guests to experience the full depth of Mexican-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Char corn kernels carefully to enhance smoky flavor without burning, creating depth and complexity in the dish.
- Use fresh corn when possible for maximum sweetness and crisp texture, though frozen corn works well as a convenient alternative.
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds for milder version or adding extra chili powder for more heat.
- Make recipe dairy-free by substituting cotija with nutritional yeast and using vegan mayonnaise and sour cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg