How do I make mexican street corn salad?

Put a twist on traditional corn salad with our zesty and refreshing Mexican Street Corn salad recipe. Perfect for your next summer BBQ!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Mexican Street Corn salad. Items include: Corn Mayonnaise Sour cream Lime juice Chili powder Salt Red onion Cotija cheese Fresh cilantro

Corn 4 ears
Mayonnaise 1/4 cup
Sour cream 2 tablespoons
Lime juice 1 tablespoon
Chili powder 1 teaspoon
Salt Pinch
Red onion 1/2 cup, diced
Cotija cheese 1/2 cup, crumbled
Fresh cilantro Handful, chopped

Take note
Be careful while handling hot corn. Make sure to let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels.

1

Grill the corn

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are slightly charred. Remove from the grill and let it cool slightly.

2

Cut the kernels

Once the corn has cooled, stand it upright on a cutting board and carefully slice the kernels off the cob. Transfer the kernels to a large mixing bowl.

3

Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

4

Mix it up

Add the diced red onion, 1/2 cup of crumbled cotija cheese, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the corn kernels. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.

5

Serve and enjoy

Transfer the Mexican Street Corn salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Dig in and savor the flavors!