Mexican Street Corn Salad
Gluten-Free |
Quick & Easy |
Salads |
Side Dishes |
Vegetarian |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
This bright and flavorful elote-inspired salad comes together with fresh or frozen corn so you can make it anytime.
![Meal Mexican Corn](/img/0ad2c2f2-7037-4853-9603-f02adcf20e28/meal-mexican-corn.jpg?fm=png&crop=926%2C650%2C0%2C0&w=960)
6
Servings
15 minutes
Total Time
$0.72
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | Medium-high heat |
Serving size: | 1 cup |
Prep time: | 10 minutes |
Cook time: | 5 minutes |
Total time: | 15 minutes |
Equipment: | Large frying pan Large bowl |
Utensils: | Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil OR vegetable oil
24 ounces frozen corn, thawed and patted dry (about 5 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to bubble, add the corn and cook, mixing often, until charred and starting to pop, 6-7 minutes.
- Pour the charred corn into a large bowl and add the green onions, cilantro, 1/4 cup of the cotija cheese, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), garlic, salt, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly to mix.
- Serve topped with additional cilantro and remaining 1/4 cup of cotija cheese.
Tips
- Got leftover corn on the cob? This recipe is great with fresh corn.
- Can’t find cotija cheese at your market? You can substitute feta cheese for cotija in this recipe.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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What goes in Mexican Street Corn Salad?
![Jalepeño](/img/46948306-cfdd-4e40-8eeb-34dcc590f35d/Jalapeno.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Jalapeño
![Corn](/img/b6805144-f66a-434f-a5ed-35e9d41b9300/Corn.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Corn
![Green Onions](/img/258089fb-1f8c-474e-a750-720a4a679922/Green_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Green onions
![Lime](/img/4831d6bb-8383-481d-b309-db5f33210b02/Lime.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Lime
![Cilantro](/img/08feac24-c709-4346-b444-a7578e68c536/Cilantro.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Cilantro
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
180
TOTAL FAT
9g
SODIUM
380mg
TOTAL CARBS
22g
PROTEIN
5g