Street Corn Salad
December 10, 2025 · Dinner
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Bright, bold, and full of fresh flavor—this Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect mix of creamy, zesty, and lightly smoky. Sweet corn is tossed with a blend of Greek yogurt or mayo, lime juice, cilantro, spices, and cotija for that classic street–corn taste in an easy, scoopable salad form. It’s the ultimate side dish for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or anytime you want something vibrant and satisfying.
Author: Jennifer Nicole Bianchini, MS, RD, LDN, IFNCP, RYT · Prep Time: 10 · Cook Time: 10 · Total Time: 20 minutes · Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1.5 tablespoons mayo, or Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- (Optional) Brush the corn with olive oil. Heat up a grill over medium-high heat. Grill the corn for a couple minutes on each side until the corn is cooked and develops char marks. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cob. Add to the bowl with the mayo, garlic and lime. Stir to coat the kernels with the mixture.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (cilantro, scallions, cheese, paprika, chili powder, and jalapeno). Stir again to combine.
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