What's in street corn salad?

Street Corn Salad typically includes corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, crumbled cheese such as queso fresco or feta, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, garlic, and chili powder. These ingredients create a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor.

What is street corn made of?

Traditional Mexican street corn includes grilled corn coated with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cheese, and cilantro. Street Corn Salad uses the same ingredients but serves them as a creamy corn mixture instead of corn on the cob.

What are the three ingredients in corn salad?

Simple corn salads often use just corn, mayonnaise, and lime juice. However recipes like Street Corn Salad add herbs, cheese, onion, and spices to create a richer flavor.

What are the ingredients for corn salad?

Common corn salad ingredients include corn, mayonnaise, lime or lemon juice, cheese, onions, herbs like cilantro, and seasonings such as chili powder or garlic.

Street Corn Salad Easy Proven Flavorful Recipe

Name: Street Corn Salad Easy Proven Flavorful Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 24 oz frozen corn (about 5 cups); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 8 oz queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced; 3 tablespoons diced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Description

Street Corn Salad is a creamy, tangy Mexican-inspired side dish made with toasted corn, lime juice, queso fresco or feta, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro. It captures the bold flavors of classic Mexican street corn in a quick 20-minute skillet recipe that can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

24 oz frozen corn (about 5 cups)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

8 oz queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 jalapeño, finely diced

3 tablespoons diced red onion

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

1. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds.

2. Add frozen corn and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until heated through and lightly toasted but still firm.

3. In a large mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, and lime juice until blended.

4. Mix in diced jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

5. Add the cooked corn to the bowl and stir until evenly coated with the creamy mixture.

6. Season with salt to taste and serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.

Preparing it a few hours ahead improves the flavor as the ingredients meld together.

Avoid overcooking the corn so it stays firm and does not become mushy.

Fresh, frozen, or canned corn can be used but creamed corn should not be used.

Lemon juice can replace lime juice if needed.

Cotija or queso fresco can replace feta for a more traditional flavor.

Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the jalapeño.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired