Mexican Corn Salad
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Mexican Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish to elevate your next meal or gathering. Featuring sweet charred corn kernels, creamy cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro, every bite is a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and zesty. A luscious dressing made with mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and a hint of chili powder ties it all together for a creamy, spicy kick. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or as a refreshing addition to your taco night spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavorful dish that screams summer with every bite! Keywords: Mexican corn salad, easy corn side dish, summer salad recipe, charred corn salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 small, finely diced red onion
- 0.5 cups, crumbled cotija cheese
- 0.25 cups, chopped cilantro
- 1 seeded and finely diced jalapeño
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. If desired, lightly char the corn kernels by cooking them in the dry skillet for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This adds a smoky flavor. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
While the corn cools, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn, diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Serve the Mexican Corn Salad at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with additional cilantro and cotija cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
