Essential Mexican Street Corn Salad for Summer Gatherings

This Mexican Street Corn Salad captures the essence of summer with sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zingy lime, ideal for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Sweet Corn Grilled or roasted for enhanced flavor
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Or use lemon juice if necessary
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
1 cup Cheese (Queso Fresco or Feta) Crumbled

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
1/4 cup Sour Cream Or plain yogurt if desired

Optional Add-ins

1 cup Grilled Shrimp Cooked
1 cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
1 cup Jalapeños De-seeded (optional)

Equipment

Grill
Mixing bowl
Knife
Spatula

Method

Preparation

Grill or roast corn on medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes until charred. Cool slightly and cut kernels off the cob.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix corn, dressing, cilantro, and cheese, folding gently until well combined.
Optional: Stir in grilled shrimp, black beans, and jalapeños if using.
Chill for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a perfect grill, avoid high heat to prevent burning the corn. Customize with proteins wisely, adding them last.

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