Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote in a Bowl)
A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings and weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by shucking the cobs if using fresh corn, or measuring out frozen corn.
- Cook the fresh corn on a grill for about 8-10 minutes, or sauté frozen corn for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in a large bowl the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt and pepper until well blended.
- Toss in the corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Gently fold everything together without smashing the corn.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes if desired.
- Serve in a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
This salad brings the joy of Mexican street food to your table and can be served as a side or main dish. Feel free to customize with additional spices or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mexican, Salad, Corn, Elote, Vegetarian