Description
Zesty Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with each delicious bite. This colorful salad features sweet grilled corn, zesty lime juice, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until charred and tender. If using frozen corn, sauté in a pan over medium-high heat until browned.
- While corn cooks, chop the red onion, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze lime juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, mix the grilled corn (cut off the cob if using whole), chopped veggies, feta cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice and toss gently without mashing the avocados.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve garnished with extra cilantro or feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider mixing in black beans or grilled chicken.- Customize flavors by adding jalapeños for heat or swapping lime for lemon juice.