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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad Bliss – Fresh and Easy to Make

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and adaptable for various diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 ears fresh corn or substitute with frozen corn
For the Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise use vegan mayo for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup crema or sour cream substitute with non-dairy options
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or can use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika can be used
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese can substitute with feta or omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or use parsley if preferred
To Finish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shuck fresh corn, ensuring all silk is removed. If using frozen, heat a skillet over medium-high and add corn without thawing.
Charring
  1. Grill fresh corn over flame or char in the skillet for 5-8 minutes. For frozen, cook in a single layer for 2 minutes, then stir, cooking until golden brown, about 4-5 more minutes.
Mixing Creamy Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add charred corn to the creamy mixture and gently stir until coated. Fold in most of the cotija and cilantro, reserving some for garnish. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving dish, sprinkle remaining cotija and cilantro on top. Serve with lime wedges for added zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best charring, avoid stirring the corn too often. Fresh corn is recommended for optimal flavor.

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