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Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad Recipe
Mexican corn-off-the-cob salad was inspired by grilled Mexican street corn recipes featuring mayo, lime, and cotija cheese, adapted for convenient salad format while maintaining authentic flavors. This creative adaptation transforms beloved street food into shareable format while the inspiration ensures authentic taste. The off-the-cob convenience makes this practical for entertaining while preserving the essential flavors that make Mexican street corn irresistible.
This salad was inspired by the recipes I’ve seen for grilled Mexican corn on the cob–mayo, lime, cotija cheese–just adjusted for those that would rather not eat corn on the cob or to save time (and grill space) during your bbq! Can be served cold or at room temp.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
4 ears corn, with husks
½ lime, juiced, or more to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder
5 ounces crumbled cotija cheese
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, to desired tenderness, about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.
Add lime juice and chili powder, then mix in cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.
Cook’s Notes:
I’ve used a good feta cheese when I couldn’t find cotija. Paprika can be used in place of chili powder.
You can soak the corn in the husks if you want; I don’t normally soak them.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 209 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 209 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 358mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 167mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 206mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
