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Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a creamy, spicy, and bright summer side dish you'll make again and again.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn husked
  • extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
  • 1.5 tablespoons mayo or vegan mayo
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
  • 1 pepper jalapeño diced *
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice. Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions. Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and salt. Season to taste and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

*Roast the jalapeño alongside the corn if you'd like. Make this recipe vegan by omitting the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg
Keyword corn salad, easy salad recipe, grilled corn, Mexican Street Corn Salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad
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