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    Home » Recipes » Mexican

    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    Published: Jul 19, 2022 · Modified: Aug 19, 2022 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mexican Street Corn Salad is just like the traditional version with the corn on the cob - but dare we say, better? Sweet corn, tomato, peppers, cheese, and the most wonderful creamy lime dressing. Eat is as is - dip your tortilla chips, or top your tacos or favorite grilled meat with it. Let's make it!

    Mexican street corn salad served in a clear glass bowl and garnished with green onion.
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    • You'll ❤️ Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad
    • 🥘 What You'll Need
    • 🔪 How To Make
    • 🥗 How To Serve
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • ❓FAQs
    • ✔️ More Mexican Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    You'll ❤️ Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad

    "Just like your favorite Mexican street corn on the cob - but now it's an extra tasty salad!"

    If you are looking for the a delicious recipe with corn, you may want to try Roasted Chili Corn Salsa. Otherwise, here are two easy Mexican inspired side dishes: Mexican Green Beans and these Authentic Refried Beans. Just add a protein for a full meal idea!

    Versatile

    I have enjoyed this side salad so many different ways! It's a salad, it's a dip, it's a topping. Goes with so many main dishes and proteins.

    Crowd Pleaser

    It's always a hit at family potlucks, work parties, or over to a friend's house.

    Healthy

    This salad is both delicious is gluten-free and loaded with vegetables. The fat and calorie content can be adjusted by using low fat or fat free mayonnaise and sour cream.

    🥘 What You'll Need

    Here are the ingredients you will need to make Mexican street corn salad:

    Frozen Sweet Corn - can use fresh ears if preferred.

    Green Bell Pepper - green bell pepper is the classic but if you want to go sweeter you could use red, orange, or yellow.

    Red Onion - adds sweetness and color.

    Tomato - use any favorite fresh tomato.

    Fresh Cilantro

    Cotija Cheese - if you haven't tried this cheese before, it will remind you of finely grated parmesan cheese.

    Green Onion

    Mayonnaise

    Sour Cream

    Cumin

    Fresh Lime Juice - fresh juice has the best flavor and much more preferred than bottled.

    Garlic - to save time feel free to use minced "jar-lic."

    Salt - kosher salt is what I use the most.

    Ground Black Pepper

    Fresh Jalapeno - adds a little spice. Start with a little and adjust as needed.

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    🔪 How To Make

    Here are the step-by-step instructions for making Mexican street corn salad:

    Thaw

    Pull your corn out of the freezer and thaw. Drain any excess liquid from the corn.

    Add All Ingredients

    Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.

    Mix

    Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl, and then pour over salad ingredients in the large bowl.

    Mix all ingredients until well coated.

    Refrigerate

    Cover and refrigerate your salad for a minimum of 1 hour, then serve!

    🥗 How To Serve

    Here are a few ways to serve this corn salad:

    • Serve this salad with some tortilla chips as a dip at a party!
    • Top your Cowboy Ribeye Steak or Chipotle Steak with the corn salad, or serve with some Quesabirria tacos!
    • Serve over your favorite protein for lots of flavors! I suggest chicken breast, steak, pork, and fish.

    📖 Variations

    Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:

    • You can also use grilled corn. I like to char grill the corn to give it flavor, then remove when still crisp. You can buy frozen grilled corn kernels in some stores - making it super easy! A third option is to toast the corn kernels in a dry skilled over high heat. Be sure to cool the corn before adding to your salad.
    • Increase the spice level by adding more jalapeno or using some red pepper flakes.
    • Add any additional spices to your taste! Common spices used in street corn are chili powder and smoked paprika. Start with a small amount and increase to taste.
    • Frozen or canned corn can be used. Either will work perfectly! I prefer to use fresh ears of sweet corn in the summer when in season. Just cut the kernels off.

    💭 Top Tips

    • Store this salad in the refrigerator for an hour before serving to allow it to blend together.
    • If your salad is too sweet, add more lime juice to your salad until a balanced taste.
    • Keep the same size dice cut when chopping, so all ingredients are equal.

    ❓FAQs

    What is Mexican street corn made of?

    Mexican street corn is made by grilling corn on the cob and then coating the grilled cob with a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.

    Why is it called Mexican Street Corn?

    It is said that corn on the cobb is a popular street food down in Mexico. Also known as elote, corn on the cobb is very colorful and flavorful.  It is topped with crumbled cheese, spices, and herbs.

    ✔️ More Mexican Recipes

    Your street corn salad would go well with any one of the dishes below! Enjoy!

    • Carne Enchiladas
    • Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes
    • Chicken Tinga Tostadas
    • Seafood Enchiladas
    • Chicken Fajita Casserole

    If you tried this salad, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give it a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    📋 Recipe

    Street corn salad served in a clear bowl.

    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    This corn salad is made SUPER EASY using thawed frozen corn. Corn, vegetables, and a wonderful creamy tangy dressing tossed with cheese. Yum!
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad Recipes
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 249 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • 4 cups frozen sweet corn (or, 5 medium ears corn, husks removed and corn cut off)
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
    • 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped ¼" pieces)
    • ½ cup red onion (chopped)
    • 1 large tomato (about 8 ounces, cut into ½" cubes)
    • ¾ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
    • 2 green onions (sliced)
    • 1 jalapeno (finely chopped)

    Dressing

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • juice of ½ a lime (add extra to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Thaw corn and drain any liquid.
    • Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.
    • Add salad dressing ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix. Pour over salad and toss together.
    • Refrigerate a minimum of 1 hour.

    Notes

    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
    • VARIATIONS: Add fresh jalapeño if you want to add spice.
    • TOP TIPS: Adjust any seasoning to taste. Allow salad to sit a minimum of 1 hour so that the flavors can blend. If the salad is too sweet add more lime juice.
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pairs really well with this Cowboy Ribeye Steak with Cumin Chili Rub or Quesabirria. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 548mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

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