Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Corn Salad, a delightful dish inspired by traditional street corn (esquites). This quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect addition to your summer gatherings, picnics, or as a refreshing side for dinner. The combination of sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, zesty lime, and fresh vegetables results in a colorful and nutritious salad that everyone will love. Whether served warm or chilled, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of Mexico right to your table.
Ingredients
- 3 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted corn (or 4 fresh ears of grilled corn)
- 5 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- Dressing: mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, use fresh grilled corn instead of canned. Adjust the jalapeno amount to meet your spice preference. Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for better flavor melding.