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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad in Just 15 Minutes

This Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad is a quick, flavorful dish that showcases fresh corn flavors and vibrant ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob frozen can work as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup red onion minced
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled; queso fresco or feta can be used as alternatives
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne adjust to taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the corn by grilling or sautéing as described.
  2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine cooked corn, dressing, red onion, and cotija cheese in a bowl.
  4. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh corn for the best flavor. Adjust spices based on personal preference. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

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