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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Zesty Mexican Street Corn Salad That Brightens Any Meal

This vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad captures the essence of summer with smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors, making it a perfect vegan side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Corn Fresh or frozen; fresh preferred for better texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use olive oil for a vegan version.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Use vegan sour cream or cashew cream for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
For Spice & Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese Substitute with vegan cheese or omit for vegan.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Street Corn Salad
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until it bubbles. Add the corn and sauté for 5–7 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even charring.
  2. While the corn is cooking, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, and add chili powder and smoked paprika.
  3. Transfer the charred corn into the bowl with the creamy dressing and stir gently to coat. Fold in cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  4. Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust lime juice for additional brightness.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle extra cotija cheese and chili powder on top, and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, serve immediately after preparing.

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