Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Cucumbers is a vibrant dish that embodies the essence of summer, combining sweet grilled corn, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing. This salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a colorful flair to any gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for barbecues or as a refreshing side. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 medium ears)
- 1 cup diced Persian or English cucumbers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill corn over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until charred, turning occasionally. Allow to cool before cutting off kernels.
- While cooling, dice the cucumbers and red onion; roughly chop the cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg