Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican street corn salad is a creamy corn side dish made with grilled corn, cotija cheese, lime juice, and spices. This easy elote-style salad is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, cookouts, and summer dinners.
Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh corn husked
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup finely diced white or yellow onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 jalapeño or 2 habanero peppers finely diced (optional)
For Serving
- lime wedges
- extra cotija cheese
- pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn lightly with butter or oil.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning often, until tender and lightly charred. If you hear popping, that’s normal. The kernels can pop slightly as they roast over the heat.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Break the corn in half, then slice the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife into a large bowl. Breaking the corn makes it easier and less messy to cut.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the warm corn and toss well.
- Stir in the onion, cheese, cilantro, and peppers if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed.
- Chill before serving for the best flavor.
- Sprinkle extra cotija cheese and a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika over the top before serving.
Notes
Storage and Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 173.1kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 1.8gTotal Fat: 17.7gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 18.3mgSodium: 280.1mgPotassium: 46.8mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.8g
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