Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is a lighter version of traditional street corn. With roasted corn, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and quest fresco this makes a fantastic side dish for potlucks, parties and barbecues.

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Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad

This corn salad is super simple to make and is full of flavor. We aren’t adding the mayonnaise that other street corn salads use, making this a healthy side dish option.

Fresh corn, tomatoes and cilantro make this the perfect summer recipe!

Cotija Cheese vs Queso Fresco

Traditional street corn uses cotija cheese which is an aged hard and salty cheese. I do not prefer the flavor and texture so I use queso fresco instead. Queso fresco is a creamier mild cheese. If you like cojita feel free to use it in this corn salad.

How To Prepare Corn For This Salad

I like to prepare Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. But you can also use Roasted Corn, Grilled Corn, Boiled Corn or even Pressure Cooker Corn.

Is Street Corn Salad Vegan and Vegetarian

It is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan! This is a salad made with veggies, veggies and more veggies. The dressing is a mixture of oil and lime juice making this the perfect vegetarian side dish!

Just omit the cheese to make this dish vegan friendly.

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Ingredients Needed For This Corn Salad (screenshot for grocery list)

• Fresh Corn
• Lime
• Oil
• Jalapeno
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Queso Fresco
• Chili Powder

How Do You Make Mexican Corn Salad

1. Grill or cook corn using preferred method. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Here is a tutorial for  3 Ways To Cut Corn From The Cob.
2. In large bowl stir together corn, lime juice, oil, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro and chili powder.
3. Gently toss in quest fresco. Salt to taste.

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What Do You Serve With Mexican Corn Salad

Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: Melty cheese filled meatballs that are spiced with taco seasoning. 

 Easy Shrimp Tacos: Spicy shrimp tacos with corn salad makes a great healthy Mexican food dinner.

 Cast Iron Flank Steak: Eat this steak on its own or in tacos. Delicious however you serve it.

 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas: Fajitas and corn salad are a perfect duo.

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Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is a lighter version of traditional street corn. With roasted corn, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and quest fresco this makes a fantastic side dish for potlucks, parties and barbecues.

4.51 from 257 votes

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: corn salad, mexican food, Mexican street corn

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Nicole Harris

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Equipment

• Hand Blender
• Knives

Ingredients

• ▢ 4-5 Ears Fresh Corn - roasted grilled or boiled
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil
• ▢ 1-2 Jalapeños - seeds/stems removed finely chopped
• ▢ 1 Cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes - halved
• ▢ Handful Cilantro - chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• ▢ 1/4 Cup Crumbled Queso Fresco + more for serving
• ▢ Salt

Instructions

• Grill or cook corn using preferred method. Cut corn kernels from cobs.
• In large bowl stir together corn, lime juice, oil, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro and chili powder.
• Gently toss in queso fresco. Salt to taste.
• Serve with additional queso fresco and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g

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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...