Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a fresh, creamy, and flavorful side dish inspired by classic elote. Made with sweet corn, tangy lime, creamy dressing, and a touch of spice, this salad is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or easy weeknight meals
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: diced jalapeño or red onion
Instructions
- 4 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: diced jalapeño or red onion
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if cooking corn)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg