Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Kick
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Kick! Perfect for gatherings or meal prep. Try making it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil shucked corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Grill boiled corn on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Mix in grilled corn kernels and crumbled cheese until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg