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Corn Salad
- 4 large ears of corn, grilled (about 4 cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup green onions, diced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced (add more if you’d like)
- 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped + 1 tbsp for topping the salad
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1 avocado (optional)
Dressing
- 4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
Instructions
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil, then add to the grill. Cook the corn, turning occasionally, until done and lightly charred. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- While the corn is cooling, chop the cilantro, red pepper, red onion, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeño and add them all to a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the corn off the cob and add it to the bowl with the other veggies.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, 1/2 cup cotija cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the dressing onto the corn mixture and toss everything together until it’s well coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. It can be served immediately, but for the best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, top with the remaining cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with chopped avocado to add individually to each serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using canned corn, you’ll need 2+ 15-ounce cans. If using frozen corn, you’ll need 30+ ounces.
- Adjust the spiciness to your liking by increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeño you include.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 287 mg
- Fat: 16.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
