Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of traditional elote. This delightful salad combines sweet corn, creamy dressing, zesty lime, and crumbled cotija cheese, making it an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. With its bright colors and bold flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends at any gathering. Plus, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a quick and easy option for last-minute meals. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser as a side or on its own for a light yet satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the corn: Grill fresh corn until tender or prepare frozen corn according to package instructions. Sauté in olive oil with salt, pepper, and chili powder until lightly charred. Let cool.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled corn with cotija cheese and cilantro. Gently fold in avocado if using. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro if desired. Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg