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Mexican Street Corn Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup avocado diced
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove from grill and let cool before cutting off the kernels.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if stored.

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