Mexican Street Corn Salad made with Greek yogurt (no mayo)
A lighter take on the classic esquites, made with Greek yogurt, fresh lime, cotija cheese, and jalapeno. An easy Mexican corn salad recipe!
Ingredients
Greek yogurt dressing (no mayo)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2Â garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mexican Steet Corn Salad
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- 4Â ears Dandy Sweet Corn
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted) – can use avocado oil as well
- 1 jalapeno, diced – remove seeds if you don’t like it spicy
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled – or Parmesan cheese or feta
- chili lime seasoning, such as Tajin to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Greek yogurt dressing
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To a small bowl, add Greek yogurt, minced garlic, juice from 1 lime, chili powder, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Can be made ahead of time.
street corn salad
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To a grill pan or skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 ears of corn and roast on the stovetop, turning every 3-4 minutes for an even char.
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Once cooled, cut corn away from cobs and set aside.
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To a medium bowl, add corn kernels, diced jalapeno, cilantro and cotija cheese. Pour in Greek yogurt dressing and toss gently to combine. Top with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
nutrition info is for 4 as a side to a meal. If serving in small cups for a party, you can most likely get 6 servings.
can I make street corn salad ahead of time?
Yes! You can easily prep and prepare this salad ahead of time. Sometimes I feel like the cotija cheese gets lost a bit in flavor after it’s been in the refrigerator more than a day, so you may need to add a little more as a garnish when serving, but that is up to you.
Otherwise, this salad with the Greek yogurt dressing holds up well if it’s made ahead of time.
How long does this corn salad last in the fridge?
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors meld beautifully over time, but it’s best enjoyed within the first two days for the freshest taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g
