Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by Mexican street corn. Combines grilled corn with creamy, tangy, and spicy elements for a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grill the corn over medium-high heat until lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best texture.
- Adjust jalapeño for desired spice level.
- Substitute feta if cotija is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mexican street corn salad, elote salad, corn salad recipe