Street Corn Slaw with Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Every bite is loaded with smoky sweet corn, crunchy cabbage, crumbled cotija cheese, and a spicy chipotle-lime dressing – creamy, fresh, and totally craveable.
Your new go-to veggie side dish for taco night, backyard BBQs, and more!
Ingredients
- 3 earssweet corn
husked
- ½ smallhead cabbage
cored and thinly sliced or shredded, approx. 6 cups
- ½red onion
thinly sliced
- 1 ccilantro leaves
- 4 ozcrumbled cotija cheese
can sub feta cheese
- chile lime seasoning
to season, such as tajíin
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
to season
- ¼ cmayonnaise
- ¼ cmexican crema or sour cream
can sub greek yogurt
- 2limes
juiced, approx. ¼ cup
- ½ tspground chipotle powder
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
to season
Directions
- 1
Working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding, place the sweet corn directly over a gas burner, then light to a medium-high flame. Cook 2 minutes per side or until charred as desired. Transfer to a cutting board and carefully slice the kernels off the cob. (No gas stove? Use an outdoor grill, grill pan, or broil the corn in the oven.)
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, crema or sour cream, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, red onion, cilantro, cotija, and charred corn. Pour the dressing over top and toss well to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 4
Top with a generous sprinkle of chile lime seasoning and serve immediately. This street corn slaw is one of our favorite vegetable side dishes for taco night. It’s also a crowd-pleasing side dish to share at any potluck, backyard BBQ, or party. Enjoy!
Street Corn Slaw with Creamy Chipotle Dressing
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About this Recipe
Craving the vibrant, smoky flavors of Mexican street corn but in a fresh, easy-to-eat format? This Street Corn Slaw with Creamy Chipotle Dressing brings all the beloved tastes of elotes and esquites right to your summer table.
What makes this slaw truly special is how it captures the essence of classic Mexican street corn, transforming it into a vibrant side. You get the perfect interplay of smoky, sweet corn, crisp cabbage, and rich cotija, all bound by a zesty, creamy dressing that’s hard to resist. This unique take turns everything you love about elotes into an unforgettable slaw.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes in every spoonful. You'll experience the delightful crunch of fresh cabbage and red onion, tender sweet corn kernels, and the salty crumbly goodness of cotija cheese. The creamy chipotle-lime dressing delivers a gentle warmth from the chipotle powder and optional cayenne, brightened by a generous squeeze of fresh lime, creating a balanced and utterly craveable flavor profile. This incredibly fresh side dish packs robust flavor into just 203 calories per serving.
This Street Corn Slaw is wonderfully versatile. Feel free to swap cotija cheese for feta if you prefer, or use Greek yogurt instead of Mexican crema or sour cream for a tangier, lighter dressing. For an extra kick, don't skip the optional cayenne pepper to dial up the heat.
This addictive Street Corn Slaw is your new go-to summer side dish, perfect for complementing grilled meats, making taco night unforgettable, or brightening any backyard BBQ. Don't forget a sprinkle of chile lime seasoning like Tajín for that authentic finishing touch.