Mexican Street Corn Salad

When you're tired of the same old thing, a bowl of Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad will spice up your menu! This fun summer side dish is loaded with freshly grilled corn, chunks of ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, and all the street corn toppings you want!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword mexican street corn salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Erica

Ingredients

4 ears of corn husked
1 avocado peeled, cored, and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers minced (seeds optional)
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
1/4 cup green onion chopped
1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Cotija or Feta cheese crumbled, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
1 lime juiced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika plus more for garnish
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Remove husk and all corn silk from ears of corn. Place ears of corn in a large bowl, fill with water until covered, and add a sprinkle of salt. Allow to soak for 20-30 minutes.
Rub grill grates with oil, then heat to medium-high (450 degrees F). Grill corn, uncovered, over direct flames, 8-10 minutes. Turn occasionally, until tender and charred in spots. Let cool until touchable, then carefully cut kernels from cobs into a mixing bowl.
Add avocado, jalapeño, garlic, tomatoes, and green onion to bowl with corn. Gently stir to combine.
Whisk crema, mayonnaise, cheese, cilantro, lime juice and zest, chili powder, cumin, and paprika together in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
Add dressing to bowl with vegetables and stir gently to combine. Top with additional cheese, cilantro, and paprika, then serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Crema dressing can be made 2 days ahead, stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Corn can be grilled up to 1 hour ahead of preparation.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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