Refreshing Mexican Street Corn Salad You'll Love in Minutes

A vibrant and quick Mexican Street Corn Salad that captures the joyous essence of elote in a bowl, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
1/2 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt for a lighter option

For the Flavor

1 cup cotija cheese crumbled, feta can be a replacement
1/4 cup cilantro chopped, or use parsley if preferred
1 unit lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of corn kernels with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of sour cream. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and creamy.
Fold in 1 cup of crumbled cotija cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, the juice of one lime, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Gently mix until evenly distributed.
Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
Serve immediately or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.

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