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mexican street corn salad recipe with Chili Lime Dust
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy Mexican street corn salad is a vibrant and creamy side dish, bursting with zesty lime and a smoky-sweet chili kick. It’s a healthy, flavorful, and family-friendly recipe perfect for busy weeknights or any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups cooked corn
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise (or Mexican crema, or plain Greek yogurt)
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- 1.5 tablespoons Chili Lime Dust (like Tajin)
Instructions
- Cook The Corn: If using fresh corn, grill on a cast iron skillet, boil, or steam until tender and slightly charred (if grilling), signaling rich flavor. If frozen, cook according to package directions until heated through. If canned, drain very well, ensuring no excess liquid remains. Let the corn cool slightly to prevent melting the mayo too quickly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or crema/yogurt) and fresh lime juice until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, forming the creamy base.
- Mix Everything Together: Add the cooled corn, finely chopped cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine, ensuring all the corn is coated in the creamy dressing. If the mixture seems a little dry, a splash more lime juice can often fix it.
- Add The Chili Lime Dust: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Chili Lime Dust over the salad and stir it in. Taste and add more if desired for an extra zing and vibrant color.
- Chill And Serve: For the best meld of flavors, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to harmonize. Serve your delicious Mexican street corn salad cold or at comfortable room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, consider using organic corn, authentic Mexican crema, and always fresh-squeezed lime juice. Homemade Chili Lime Dust can be made by mixing chili powder, a pinch of smoked paprika, dried lime zest, and fine sea salt. If the salad seems bland after chilling, adjust seasoning with more salt, lime, or Chili Lime Dust to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup (about 120 g)
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg