Mexican Street Corn Salad
Discover the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn salad. This zesty twist on a classic is perfect for summer potlucks.
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:
- 4 tablespoons lime juice from about 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema okay to substitute with sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
garnish with crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Roast the corn: Heat grill or griddle to high heat. Spread 1 tablespoon butter onto 6 ears 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.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the remaining salad vegetables to the corn. Stir everything together until well combined.½ small red onion, ½ cup fresh cilantro, 6 green onions, 1 jalapeno pepper, ½ slightly firm avocado
- 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.4 tablespoons lime juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup Mexican crema, 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Serve: To serve, garnish with additional cheese and cilantro, if preferred.
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
