Savory Mexican Street Corn Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Charring
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter (for charring)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Char the corn: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the corn kernels and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until charred.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Add the charred corn to the bowl with the dressing and stir gently to coat.
- Mix in fresh ingredients: Fold in chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with more cotija and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Revive flavors with lime juice before serving.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/savory-mexican-street-corn-salad-recipe/