Mexican Street Corn Salad

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CategoryCuisineTags, , DifficultyBeginner

Celebrate this classic recipe with an easy, at-home version. This spicy, tangy side dish saves a little time and is just as tasty.

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time25 mins
 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 6 cups frozen sweet corndefrosted and drained
 4 tbsp mayonnaise
 3 tbsp fresh lime juiceplus extra lime slices for garnish
 2 tsp chile powder
 ½ tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp saltto taste
 1 cup Cotija cheesefinely crumbled
 ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add corn and spread evenly over the skillet and cook (do not stir) until you begin to see a char on the corn kernels. About 5 minutes.

2

In a medium-large bowl add mayonnaise, lime juice, spices and salt and stir to combine.

3

Add corn from the pan, still warm, and incorporate with dressing. Add chopped cilantro and lightly toss. Place mixture in a nice serving dish and top with Cotija cheese crumbles, and garnish with lime wedges.

4

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Ingredients

 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 6 cups frozen sweet corndefrosted and drained
 4 tbsp mayonnaise
 3 tbsp fresh lime juiceplus extra lime slices for garnish
 2 tsp chile powder
 ½ tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp saltto taste
 1 cup Cotija cheesefinely crumbled
 ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add corn and spread evenly over the skillet and cook (do not stir) until you begin to see a char on the corn kernels. About 5 minutes.

2

In a medium-large bowl add mayonnaise, lime juice, spices and salt and stir to combine.

3

Add corn from the pan, still warm, and incorporate with dressing. Add chopped cilantro and lightly toss. Place mixture in a nice serving dish and top with Cotija cheese crumbles, and garnish with lime wedges.

4

Serve warm and enjoy!

Mexican Street Corn Salad