Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a quick and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Mexican street food right to your table. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad features sweet corn, creamy dressing, and crumbled cotija cheese for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. With fresh ingredients like green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, it’s perfect for summer BBQs, casual lunches, or festive gatherings. Enjoy it on its own, as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos. This Mexican Corn Salad is a versatile dish that will impress your guests without requiring much effort.
Ingredients
- 3 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted corn (or 4 grilled fresh ears)
- 5 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- Dressing: mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained corn, green onions, cotija cheese, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added crunch and nutrition, consider including diced bell peppers or avocado. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.