Print

Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe Easy Creamy Spicy Twist

mexican street corn salad - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and bold Mexican street corn salad with a creamy, spicy, and smoky twist, perfect for summer nights, potlucks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked (about 3 cups kernels)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (substitute feta if unavailable)
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1–2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to about 400°F (200°C), taking 5-7 minutes to get hot.
  2. Brush the ears of corn lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Place the corn directly on the grill or pan, turning every 2-3 minutes to get an even char all around, about 10-12 minutes total until golden-brown with some blackened spots.
  4. Remove the grilled corn and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slice downward to cut the kernels off the cob.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust lime or chipotle amounts as desired.
  7. Add the warm corn kernels to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Fold in crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro carefully to maintain texture.
  9. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Can be chilled and brought back to room temp before serving.

Notes

For dairy-free version, swap mayo and sour cream for coconut or cashew-based alternatives and use vegan cheese or omit cheese. Adjust chipotle peppers to control spice level. Grilling corn a day ahead is possible but keep dressing separate to avoid sogginess. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Avoid overmixing cheese and herbs to preserve texture.

Nutrition

Keywords: Mexican street corn salad, creamy corn salad, chipotle corn salad, grilled corn salad, summer salad, potluck recipe, easy corn salad

Find it online: https://dahliadishes.com/flavorful-mexican-street-corn-salad-recipe-easy-creamy-spicy-twist/