Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn salad, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (approximately 6–8 ears of corn)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your pan: In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn: Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to become tender and slightly charred.
- Cool the corn: Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let the corn cool for a few minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream (or crema), 1/4 cup of cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika (if using) until smooth.
- Combine: Add the cooled corn to the dressing along with chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño if desired. Stir gently to ensure everything is coated.
- Season: Taste the salad and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with more cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and extra cilantro.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican corn salad, Elote salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe