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Mexican Street Corn Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup avocado diced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon extra cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove from grill and let cool.
  2. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the Salad
  1. Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado to the bowl with the corn.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with crumbled cotija cheese, additional cilantro, and a squeeze of lime before serving.
  2. Enjoy your Mexican Street Corn Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.

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