Corn Salad
- sylviaedouard
- Mar 17
- 1 min read
Whip up this smoky, creamy, and tangy street corn salad for your next dinner. Learn how to char corn perfectly with this easy, flavorful side dish recipe.
The Ultimate Smoky and Creamy Street Corn Salad Recipe
Finding a side dish that outshines the main course rarely happens, but this incredible street corn salad does exactly that. Inspired by the classic flavors of Mexican street corn, or esquites, this recipe delivers a bold, unforgettable flavor profile in a convenient bowl. You get all the joy of eating an elote without the mess of eating it straight off the cob.
Whether you plan to host a summer barbecue, throw a festive taco night, or simply want a vibrant side dish for your weeknight dinner, this salad fits the bill perfectly. It balances smoky heat, creamy richness, and bright, tangy citrus in every single bite.
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Notes/Special Instructions
Fresh corn sliced right of the cob will yield the best flavor and texture for this street corn salad. The next best option is frozen sweet corn fowllowed by canned corn.
Notes
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Step 1: In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle powder, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder and salt, stir well to make a sauce.
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Step 2: Add green onions, chopped jalapeno, cilantro, mix well until it’s all combined and place in the fridge .
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Step 3: Add butter to a large cast iron or skillet over medium high heat. Add corn and allow it to cook, stirring frequently until it starts to char and get some color. About 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool.
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Step 4: Add corn and cotija cheese to dressing, mix well until it’s all combined and top with a sprinkling of additional cotija cheese and chipotle powder.
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Step 5: Serve
Instructions
3 canned whole kernel corn
1/2 cup mayo
1/3 cup sour cream
juice from a lime
3 green onions
1/3 cup grated cotija cheese
1/4 cup cilantro (Chopped)
1 jalapeno(diced)
1 tsp chipotle pepper powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
salt and pepper
Ingredients
Corn Salad
Head Chef
Sylvia
Servings :
Calories:
Prep Time
20 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Rest Time
None
Total Time
30 min
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