Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad! Inspired by the beloved street food, this salad combines sweet corn, colorful peppers, and zesty dressing for a refreshing side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it bursts with fresh flavors that will delight your family and friends. Enjoy it warm or chilled alongside grilled meats, tacos, or on its own for a light lunch. Packed with wholesome ingredients and gluten-free, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues and potlucks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (minced)
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 1/2 large red onion (diced)
- 2/3 cup cotija cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until slightly charred (7-10 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2. Combine corn with diced red bell pepper, jalapeno, minced cilantro, and diced red onion in the bowl; mix well.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and chili powder until smooth.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir until evenly coated. Gently fold in half of the cotija cheese.
- 5. Garnish with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg