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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a delicious blend of fresh corn, veggies, and a tangy dressing, perfect for warm or chilled serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 5 ears Fresh Corn or frozen (4 cups of kernels), shucked and kernels removed
  • 1 clove Garlic pressed or grated on microplaner
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro packed, chopped
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded, diced
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans drained & rinsed

Dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream or plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice or more to taste
  • 1 clove Garlic pressed or grated on microplaner
  • 0.25 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Cotija Cheese or feta, crumbled

Garnish

  • 2 Green Onions chopped
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado
  • Cotija or Feta Cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Grill your corn, then cut the kernels from the cobs. If you are not able to grill it, heat a large skillet and add the olive oil. Then add the corn, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 1 garlic clove (pressed). Cook the corn kernels until you get a little bit of browning on them. Add corn to a large bowl.
  • Chop all of the veggies and cilantro. Then press/grate the garlic. Add to the bowl.
  • Add the black beans to the bowl.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Stir the dressing into the salad until well combined.
  • Serve with your choice of garnishes.

Notes

Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcal
Keyword corn salad, grilled corn, healthy salad, Mexican Street Corn Salad, summer salad, vegetable salad
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