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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad for Quick Summer Cravings

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned works
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise provides creaminess
  • 0.5 cups sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cups crumbled cotija cheese can swap with feta
  • 0.25 cups fresh cilantro optional
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels with mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir thoroughly until the corn is well-coated and creamy.
  2. Introduce crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder into the corn mixture. Gently fold until evenly distributed.
  3. Sprinkle salt and pepper according to taste, mixing well. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving, and garnish with additional cotija cheese and chili powder if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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