Mexican Corn Salad
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer right to your table. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for barbecues, picnics, or a simple weeknight side. With sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, every bite bursts with flavor. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this salad is not just a delight for your taste buds but also a nutritious addition to any meal. Perfect for gatherings, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (15 ounce) cans of fire-roasted corn (or 4 fresh ears of grilled corn)
- 5 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine corn, green onions, cotija cheese, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally top with extra cotija cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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