Mexican Street Corn Salad That's Creamy and Simply Irresistible

This Mexican street corn salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish that combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and cotija cheese for a refreshing side.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups fresh corn or frozen/canned corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise creamy base
1/4 cup sour cream adds zest
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese replace with feta if desired
1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
1 juiced lime for balance
1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for depth
to taste cayenne pepper optional for spiciness
to taste salt essential for flavor
to taste black pepper essential for flavor

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
spatula

Method

Directions

Prepare the corn by cutting fresh kernels or thawing frozen corn.
In a mixing bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
Add cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; stir until coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring all flavors balance perfectly.
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh corn for optimal sweetness. Adjust seasoning as needed and store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days.

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