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    Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad

    Modified: Jun 8, 2024· Published: Jul 17, 2019 by Alaine · 2 Comments

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    Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad is a must have summer side dish! Grilled sweet corn, homemade mayo-lime dressing and a little heat from jalapeño and cayenne peppers combine for this light summer salad.

    bowl of prepared Mexican corn salad with visible cilantro and cotija cheese

    I’m so excited to share this Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad recipe with y’all today! This has been one of my go-to recipes this summer. Every time I make it there is never any left and someone always asks for the recipe. It is seriously so good!

    Ingredients for Street Corn Salad

    • Corn – Using fresh sweet corn is ideal but canned corn or thawed frozen corn can be substituted in a pinch.
    • Jalapeño - one fresh jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed.
    • Red Onion – Adds some color and nice crunch to the salad. 
    • Cilantro
    • Mayonnaise – Duke’s Mayonnaise is my go-to. 
    • Lime Juice 
    • Garlic Powder
    • Cayenne Powder – Adds a little kick of heat. Tajin or Smoked Paprika could be substituted. Can add more if you like things spicy. 
    • Cotija Cheese – Cotija Cheese adds a nice salty and creamy finish. If it is not available in your supermarket, feta cheese can be substituted. 
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    • Ingredients for Street Corn Salad
    • How to Make Grilled Street Corn Salad
    • Tips for Grilling Corn
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    How to Make Grilled Street Corn Salad

    • While the grill is heating up, make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lime juice and seasoning.
    • Chop the the jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro and combine in medium bowl.
    • Grill the corn until slightly charred.
    • Cut the kernels from the cob and add to jalapeño mixture.
    • Stir in dressing and top with cotija cheese.

    Tips for Grilling Corn

    Grilling corn over a wood or charcoal fire is my preferred method because I think it develops a more complex flavor. If you don’t have a grill, you can use a cast-iron grill pan over a burner.

    Oven Method

    Another method, is to broil the corn in the oven. Whichever way you char the corn, be sure to turn your corn and keep an eye on it because you do not want the kernels to dry out.

    grilled corn, cortina cheese, red onion and cilantro in a bowl

    Recipe Notes

    The Mayo-Lime dressing is light. I prefer to use Duke’s Mayonnaise in this, because I think it has a superior taste. This recipe can be served warm or chilled. It is a delicious side dish or enjoy it as a dip with tortilla or pita chips.

    If we are grilling meat, I put the corn on after. If you have prepped the rest of your salad, all you have to do is cut the corn from the cob and mix it all up.

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    Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad

    Alaine @ My TX Kitchen
    Grilled sweet corn tossed in a light mayo-lime dressing with a little heat from jalapenos and cayenne pepper.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 -7 ears Corn shucked
    • 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
    • ⅓ cup Red Onion chopped
    • ½ cup Cilantro leaves chopped
    • 3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
    • 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Powder
    • 2 Tbsp. Cotija Cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Brush corn with olive oil. Grill corn over medium-high heat turning occasionally for about 10 minutes or until charred marks start to occur. Remove from heat and set aside. Slice kernels off the cob and place in bowl. You should have approximately 4 cups of corn kernels.
    • Add jalapeno, red onion and cilantro to corn.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic and cayenne powder.
    • Pour dressing over corn mixture, mix. Top with cotija cheese.
    Keyword grilled street corn salad, healthy mexican street corn salad
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    FAQ

    Is corn healthy?

    Corn seems to be one of those foods, like potatoes, that many people believe they need to avoid and that it lacks nutritional value. One ear of corn on the cob contains roughly 100 calories, equivalent to a medium-sized apple.

    Corn is a good source of fiber and also contains magnesium, B vitamins and carotenoids. Here is an article busting some common myths about sweet corn.

    Can I make this with frozen corn?

    Yes, frozen corn can be substituted. Simply thaw the corn and then roast it in the oven on a baking sheet until it is slightly charred. Spritz a little bit of oil on the corn so that it does not dry out.

    Enjoy y'all!

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    1. Laura

      July 17, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      I loved this recipe! It was really a refreshing change from the ordinary fare with grilled meat. The roasted corn was easier than I had expected. Ready in no time!
      Thank you for sharing!

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      • Alaine

        July 18, 2019 at 7:55 am

        I am so glad y'all loved it!

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    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

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