Description
A creamy and zesty street corn salad made with charred corn, Greek yogurt, lime, cotija cheese, and fresh herbs. Inspired by Mexican street corn, this easy salad delivers smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 4 fresh corn ears (or 16 oz frozen corn, thawed)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. If using fresh corn, husk the corn and preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil and grill for about 2 minutes per side until lightly charred. Remove and allow to cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
2. If using frozen corn, thaw it in a colander under cool running water and drain well, or heat it in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
3. Add the prepared corn kernels to a large bowl along with the chopped red onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, and crumbled cotija cheese. Toss to combine.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro until smooth.
5. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese if desired.
8. Serve immediately for a warm salad or chill in the refrigerator before serving for a cold version.
Notes
This salad can be served warm or chilled depending on preference.
For extra smoky flavor, grilling the corn is recommended.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mixture or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg