Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad showcases sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cheese, creating a refreshing side that’s ideal for barbecues or picnics. With its colorful presentation and straightforward preparation, this dish is sure to impress at any gathering. Enjoy it as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or cotija cheese)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck the corn and remove silk. Grill or boil for 5-7 minutes until tender. Allow it to cool before cutting off the kernels.
- Chop Your Veggies: Finely dice the red onion and chop cilantro.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine cooled corn, red onion, cilantro, feta, and chili powder.
- Dress It Right: Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; toss until well mixed.
- Season & Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra lime wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, grill the corn until slightly charred. Feel free to incorporate avocado for creaminess or jalapeños for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.