Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe – This salad bursts with traditional Mexican flavors, like cotija cheese and chili, combined with the sweetness of the grilled corn. It’s a unique twist on the classic street corn recipe and the perfect side dish for your next summer get-together. So, let’s get cooking and make this Mexican street corn salad together!
Ingredients list for the Mexican street corn salad recipe
- 6 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Mexican crema if you can find it)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 medium clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (we like Ancho chili powder for its subtle smokiness)
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, finely crumbled (or Feta)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Directions
1. To make the Mexican street corn salad: Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the shucked corn, turning occasionally until charred spots appear, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not let it cook too long – you want it to retain a little crunch and juice.
2. Let the corn cool a little so you can handle it. Cut the corn kernels off the cob using a sharp knife and transfer them to a large bowl.
3. Add sour cream, mayo (if using), cilantro, garlic, Cotija, lime juice, and chili powder to the bowl with the grilled corn kernels and combine. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed (Cotija is already salty, so go easy on the salt!)
4. Transfer the Mexican street corn salad to a large platter–or leave it in the same bowl–and sprinkle generously with more cotija cheese and garnish with chopped cilantro and slices of lime. Enjoy! ❤️
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This recipe is amazing! Had it for a big party at my house and everybody loved it. Fourth of July party it’s been requested again.
I've made this delightful recipe for company twice now. Everyone always raves over it. Thanks for sharing.
