Description
This creamy, zesty salad takes all the iconic flavors of Mexican street corn and transforms them into a bold, irresistible side dish perfect for BBQs, taco nights, or any sun-soaked gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn (or 4 cups frozen kernels)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice + zest of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1/3 cup Cotija or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Grill or sauté corn until charred.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine all elements. Toss and season.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
Make it vegan with dairy-free swaps. Adjust lime and spice to suit your vibe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: corn salad, mexican street corn, esquites, summer side, BBQ side