Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad combines sweet fire-roasted corn, creamy cotija cheese, and tangy lime dressing, making it an ideal companion for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light lunch. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served warm or chilled, easily adapting to your preferences for any occasion. Impress your guests with this flavorful dish inspired by traditional street food known as esquites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained fire-roasted corn, chopped green onions, cotija cheese, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeno.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- 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: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg