Description
Enjoy this classic Mexican street corn salad, a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. Savana Loyal shares this comforting recipe from the 911Recipes family kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn kernels and cook until tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta cheese if unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeño.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg