Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings and summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Fresh corn is best, but frozen corn works if you’re in a pinch. You can grill the corn for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg