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Mexican Street Corn Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado ripe diced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Grill the corn on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove from grill and let cool.
Make the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salad.

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