Description
Creamy Mexican street corn salad blends roasted corn, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime dressing for a quick summer side dish. Loaded with fresh herbs and spices, you’ll crave this crowd-pleasing salad at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups/960 ml fresh or frozen corn
- ½ cup/120 ml cotija cheese
- ⅓ cup/80 ml mayonnaise
- ¼ cup/60 ml sour cream
- 2 tbsps/30 ml butter
- ¼ cup/60 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsps/30 ml fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Kernel Preparation: Skillfully extract corn kernels from cobs using a sharp chef’s knife, cutting close to the core with precision and minimal waste.
- Butter Foundation: Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a luxurious golden base for the corn’s transformation.
- Roasting Technique: Spread corn kernels evenly across the pan, allowing each piece to caramelize and develop a rich, intensely flavored exterior through gentle manipulation with a wooden spatula.
- Flavor Development: Roast for 5-7 minutes, attentively monitoring the kernels’ color progression and listening for subtle popping sounds that signal optimal caramelization.
- Final Touch: Remove from heat when kernels showcase a perfect golden-brown complexion with slight crispness, ensuring a vibrant, deeply flavored corn dish without any burnt undertones.
Notes
- Corn Cutting Technique: Use a sharp chef’s knife and cut downward along the cob’s core to prevent messy kernel scatter and ensure clean, precise removal.
- Caramelization Control: Spread corn kernels in a single layer without overcrowding the skillet to achieve maximum golden-brown color and develop deep, rich flavor profiles.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high temperature and stir kernels frequently to prevent burning while creating even caramelization across all corn pieces.
- Roasting Precision: Watch for subtle popping sounds and golden-brown edges as key indicators of perfectly roasted corn, removing from heat immediately to preserve texture and prevent bitter charring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg