Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that bursts with summer flavors, making it a must-try for gatherings. This delightful salad features charred corn combined with fresh lime juice, crunchy scallions, and creamy cotija cheese, all tossed together for a refreshing side that everyone will love. Perfect for barbecues or picnics, this mayo-free elote-inspired salad is not only easy to prepare but also caters to health-conscious eaters. With its balance of sweetness and spice, you’ll want to add this colorful salad to your recipe collection!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thawed corn and cook until charred (about 5-6 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Transfer the charred corn to a large mixing bowl. Add scallions, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and chili powder. Toss until well combined.
- Serve topped with extra cilantro and cotija cheese. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg