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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Off-the-cob street corn vibes in a creamy chili-lime salad. Perfect side for tacos, grilled chicken, or summer cookouts.

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Yield6
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min

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Method

4 steps

  1. 1

    Heat a little oil in a hot skillet over medium-high. Add 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled) and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until blistered and charred in spots. Cool slightly so the dressing doesn't melt into a puddle.

  2. 2

    Stir ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 minced garlic clove, and kosher salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Toss the corn with the dressing, ½ cup crumbled cotija or feta, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and optional minced jalapeño until every kernel is coated.

  4. 4

    Taste and add more lime or chili. Serve warm or chilled. You want smoky-sweet corn in a creamy chili-lime dressing with salty cheese — not pale steamed corn or a dry underdressed bowl.

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