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Mexican street corn salad in white bowl.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Discover the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn salad. This zesty twist on a classic is perfect for summer potlucks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn each ear of corn should yield about 3/4 cup of corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • ½ small red onion minced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds/stem removed and diced
  • ½ slightly firm avocado chopped

dressing:

garnish with crumbled cotija cheese

    Instructions

    • Roast the corn: Heat grill or griddle to high heat. Spread butter onto corn. Place corn cobs directly on the grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until cooked and lightly charred on all sides, about 10-20 minutes. I found it helpful to set a cast iron lid on top of the corn to help char and cook it faster. Allow to cool and cut corn off cob and transfer to a large bowl.
      cutting corn kernels off roasted ears.
    • Combine the salad ingredients: Add the remaining salad vegetables to the corn. Stir everything together until well combined.
      mixing ingredients to make Mexican street corn salad.
    • Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add to salad and gently toss to combine. Add additional lime juice and/or salt as needed.
      mixing creamy dressing for Mexican street corn salad.
    • Serve: To serve, garnish with additional cheese and cilantro, if preferred.
      Mexican street corn salad tossed in creamy dressing.

    Notes

    If making the salad ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best results, add avocado and dressing just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg