Mexican Street Corn Salad
Savor our vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad—easy to prepare and bursting with flavor! Perfect as a side dish or refreshing snack. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1–2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the unsalted butter and add the corn kernels. Cook for about 8–10 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Add minced garlic in the last two minutes of cooking, stirring gently to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn mixture with mayonnaise, chili powder, cotija cheese, lime juice, and optional cilantro. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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