Description
Enjoy the flavors of Mexican street corn in this refreshing and zesty salad. Grilled corn kernels mixed with creamy dressing, fresh vegetables, and tangy cheese make this dish a perfect side for any summer meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 5 medium ears fresh corn (shucked)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (minced)
- 4 – 5 small radishes (cut into thin slices and then cut in half)
- 1 small ripe avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan. Melt the butter and brush onto each ear of corn.
- Season corn with salt and pepper. Grill for 10-15 minutes until charred.
- Prepare the dressing. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle sauce, paprika, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Remove corn kernels. Add to a large bowl with onion, cilantro, radish, avocado, and cotija cheese.
- Add dressing. Toss to coat and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Salad, Corn Salad Recipe, Mexican Corn Salad
