on May 30, 2023, Updated May 21, 2024 If this dish is native to your culture, please be kind enough to share your recipes and traditions with me in the comments. I love bringing awareness to different cultures, so I hope you enjoy this delicious dish!
Why You’ll Love Mexican Corn Salad
This 🇲🇽 Mexican Corn Salad is summer on a plate and the perfect side dish for your next barbecue. Inspired by Mexican Street Corn 🌽, this dish is oh-so-creamy and fresh, with spiciness and deep flavors from the jalapeno and Tajin seasoning. The lime juice makes it bright and fresh and the Cotija cheese brings the flavors together with a beautiful, tangy creaminess that’s irresistible.
How to Prepare Mexican Corn Salad
🔥 Start by preheating the barbecue to medium-high heat. 🌽 Now, brush each ear of corn with some avocado oil. ⏲️ Grill the corn for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the corn every few minutes, until charred on all sides. ❄️ Remove the corn from the grill and then cool. 🥣 Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels from the cobs and then transfer the kernels to a serving bowl. 🔪 Next, seed and finely chop the jalapeno, finely chop the scallion and finely dice the parsley. Then add them to the bowl of corn and toss. 🥄 In a separate bowl or measuring cup, add the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, and Tajin seasoning. Then mix everything together really well and pour the dressing on top of the corn. 👩🍳 Finally, toss everything together again and crumble some Cotija cheese on top.
Variations and Substitutions for Mexican Corn Salad
Best Served With
This Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for a grill main dish such as my Best Grilled Salmon Skewers, 🍗 Grilled Chicken Thighs or The Best Carne Asada (Flat-Iron Steak). Use this salad to top 🌮 tacos like my Ground Beef Tacos or on top of nachos. Serve this as a salsa and scoop it up with tortilla chips.
Common Questions
