Description
A bright, creamy salad with charred corn, tangy lime, and a touch of spice, perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or roasted)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn: Grill, roast, or pan-sear corn until lightly charred. Let cool and cut kernels off the cob if using fresh.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, add corn, chopped jalapeño, and cilantro. Pour dressing over the corn.
- Add cheese: Stir in most of the cotija cheese, keeping a small amount for topping. Taste and adjust salt, lime, or spice.
- Chill (optional): You can serve right away or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Serve: Sprinkle remaining cheese and extra cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
Taste the dressing and add more lime or salt slowly. Keep some cheese and cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg