Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

from loveandlemons.com
Gluten free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian
4 servings

This easy Mexican street corn salad is the ultimate summer side dish! Lightly creamy, spicy & bright, it's a recipe you'll make again and again.

Ingredients

  • 4 earsfresh corn (husked)
  • extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsmayo (or vegan mayo)
  • 1garlic clove (minced)
  • 1zest and juice of
  • ⅓ cupchopped scallions
  • ¼ cupcrumbled cotija (or feta cheese)
  • ¼ cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1jalapeño pepper (diced*)
  • ¼ teaspoonsea salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice. Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions. Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and salt. Season to taste and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.