Description
A vibrant and creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad featuring sweet corn kernels tossed in a tangy, spicy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, accented with lime juice, chili powder, and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a side dish or a flavorful snack, offering the classic flavors of elote in a refreshing, scoopable form.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dressing and Corn: In a large bowl, mix the cooked corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended to coat the corn evenly with the flavorful creamy dressing.
- Mix in Cheese and Herbs: Gently fold the crumbled feta or cotija cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and green onions into the dressed corn mixture to add tang, freshness, and texture without breaking up the components.
- Add Hot Sauce (Optional): Drizzle the preferred amount of hot sauce over the salad and mix lightly if you desire an extra spicy kick, adjusting the heat to your taste.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully and for the salad to chill before serving.
- Serve: Serve the Mexican Street Corn Salad chilled or at room temperature as a vibrant and tasty side dish suitable for any meal or party platter.
Notes
- You can use fresh grilled corn for a smoky flavor or frozen corn, thawed and drained if fresh is not available.
- Adjust chili powder and hot sauce levels to control spiciness.
- Cotija cheese is the traditional choice but feta cheese works as a readily available alternative.
- This salad keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Garnish with additional cilantro or a sprinkle of extra chili powder before serving for enhanced presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
