Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad is a fresh and flavorful summer side dish loaded with sweet grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, and a creamy protein-packed lime dressing. Perfect for cookouts, taco nights and meal prep!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn (about 5 cups)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro plus extra for garnish
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high head. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides. Allow the corn to cool slightly, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife into a large bowl.
- Add the salad ingredients. To the bowl with the corn, add the diced red onion, jalapeño, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
- Make the dressing. In a small food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend for 30 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
- Assemble the salad. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Top with additional cotija cheese, cilantro and sprinkle of chili powder or smoked paprika. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.6g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 6.1mg | Sodium: 225.9mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 6.3g