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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad Bursting with Flavor

Enjoy this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad, a quick vegetarian and gluten-free dish that delights with fresh flavors and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adds tanginess
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Can substitute with feta
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for personal heat preference
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • microwave
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the corn kernels in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or microwave frozen corn until heated through.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in the cooled corn kernels and crumbled cotija cheese carefully.
  4. Add lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder; mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve fresh or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish with tacos or grilled meats. Can be chilled for enhanced flavors.

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