Description
Brighten your table with a vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad, a delectable twist on the classic Elote. This refreshing dish brings the essence of summer to your plate with its colorful medley of sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a lively side dish throughout the year, this salad is sure to excite your palate and impress your guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s not just nutritious but also a hit among kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cans of corn)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Boil fresh corn for 5 minutes; if using canned, drain thoroughly.
- Chop vegetables: Dice the bell pepper and onion; mince the jalapeño if desired.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and cheese.
- Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Mix everything: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg