Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring grilled corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn until charred (about 10-15 minutes) if using fresh. If using frozen, cook per package instructions.
- Cut the kernels off the cooled corn and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the chopped red onion, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese with the corn.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dressing into the corn mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, chill for a few hours before serving. Hold off adding cotija cheese until just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg