Description
Mexican street corn salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street food. Bursting with sweet, juicy corn, zesty lime, creamy mayonnaise, and a kick of chili powder, this salad brings a fiesta to any table. Perfect for summer barbecues, taco nights, or potlucks, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crema mexicana (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Corn: Boil water in a large pot. Add fresh corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. If using frozen corn, follow package instructions.
- 2. Cool and Cut: Let the corn cool slightly before cutting the kernels off each cob into a large bowl.
- 3. Mix the Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, crema mexicana, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- 4. Combine Everything: Add corn kernels to the dressing bowl along with cilantro and queso fresco. Stir gently until mixed well.
- 5. Chill Out: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional queso fresco and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg