Our delicious Mexican street corn salad recipe is a culinary masterpiece that’s both easy to prepare and impossible to resist. Start with perfectly grilled corn kernels, which are tossed with a creamy and tangy blend of mayo, cotija (or feta) cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and a hint of lime juice for that irresistible zing. A sprinkle of chili powder adds a delightful kick, making it a taste sensation you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s a side dish or the star of the show, our Mexican street corn salad recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings the fiesta to any meal.
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
4 ears fresh corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 3 cups fresh corn kernels
Kosher salt
2 ounces (60g) feta or Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
1/2 cup finely sliced scallions, green parts only
1/2 cup (1/2 ounce) fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely chopped
1 to 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced on a Microplane grater (about 1 to 2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise
1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice from 1 lime
Chile powder or hot chile flakes, to taste
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, season to taste with salt, toss once or twice, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until corn is well charred all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large bowl. Add cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chile powder and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more chile powder to taste. Serve immediately.
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