Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Kick
Bring the flavors of summer to your table with this Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad with a Kick! This vibrant, zesty salad features sweet grilled corn tossed in a rich and creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, all brightened up with fresh lime juice and a hint of chili powder. Perfect as a side for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly—guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters. Make it ahead of time for an easy meal prep solution that allows the flavors to meld beautifully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Grill the boiled corn over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Cut the grilled corn off the cob and mix it into the dressing along with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg