Description
A vibrant salad that captures the flavors of summer with charred corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and zesty lime, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn (or 3–4 cups fresh corn)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3–4 oz Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno peppers (finely chopped)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet until shimmering.
- Add the frozen corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn begins to char, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the charred corn with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together gently until evenly coated and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For the freshest flavor, use in-season corn and freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust jalapeno quantity to control spice levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg