Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad: 1 Bold Flavor Fiesta
This recipe offers a vibrant and zesty Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad, perfect for those who enjoy bold flavors. It’s a delightful dish that brings the lively taste of Mexican street food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) corn, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, red onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crumbled cotija cheese and lime juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill or roast the corn before adding it to the salad.
- This salad is delicious as a side dish or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal (will vary based on specific ingredients and quantities)
- Sugar: Approximately 8-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-500mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-4g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-25mg