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Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad

This Mexican-style street corn salad balances creamy dressing, lime, chili and fresh herbs for a lively summer side. It is simple enough to make again and again.

—Total time
4Servings
MediumDifficulty
5.0 ★ Reader rating
Recipe notes

Salad, Side dish. In season: summer.

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn (husked)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1½ tablespoons mayo (or vegan mayo)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija (or feta cheese)
  • ¼ cup finely freshly chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (diced*)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Method

  1. First, preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.
  2. Then, in a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice. Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions. Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

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“The lime and chilli kept the creamy corn dressing lively, and the fresh herbs made the salad taste sunny.”
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