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Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Lime

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A vibrant, tangy, creamy, and slightly spicy Mexican street corn salad perfect for summer parties, combining grilled corn, Cotija cheese, lime juice, and smoky chili powder.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked (or about 4 cups frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (smoky chipotle recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
  • Optional: 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat (about 5 minutes).
  2. Roast the corn on the grill or in the skillet, turning occasionally, until charred with blackened spots (10-12 minutes for fresh corn; 8-10 minutes for frozen corn in skillet).
  3. Let the corn cool enough to handle, then slice the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the roasted corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and optional jalapeño to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese over the salad and fold in lightly, leaving some cheese visible on top.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  8. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld; stir before serving if chilled.

Notes

Do not rush roasting the corn to develop charred kernels for smoky flavor. Use fresh lime juice for best taste. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo and nutritional yeast for Cotija cheese. Adjust chili powder and jalapeño for desired heat level. Fold cheese gently to avoid mashing kernels.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn salad, elote salad, summer salad, grilled corn salad, Cotija cheese salad, lime salad, easy summer recipe

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