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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad is a festive and colorful dish that captures the essence of traditional elote, bringing bold flavors and fresh ingredients to your table. This salad features charred corn, diced vegetables, and a creamy dressing that perfectly balances the sweetness of corn with zesty lime and spices. Ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, it can be served as a side dish or a vibrant topping for tacos and burrito bowls. With its quick prep time of just 20 minutes and ability to impress guests, this salad is both delicious and versatile.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups corn (frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño (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. In the bowl with corn, add bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and onion. Mix well.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated. Add half the cotija cheese and mix again.
  5. Top with remaining cotija cheese and garnish with cilantro before serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 183
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 225mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For extra flavor depth, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Feel free to customize by adding avocado or black beans for added texture.