This Mexican Street Corn Salad is smoky, tangy and sweet with a hint of spice. Roasted corn, jalapenos, onions, cilantro and Cotija cheese are tossed in a creamy lime-infused dressing. The combination of flavors is pure perfection!
2(12 ounces)bags frozen corn, thawed or 5 to 6 ears of fresh corn
4green onions, sliced
¼cupred onion, finely chopped
1jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
¼cupcilantro, chopped
½cupCotija cheese cut into small cubes
For the Dressing
¼cupmayonnaise
½cupMexican crema or sour cream
1garlic clove, minced
2tablespoonslime juice, freshly squeezed
zest of 1 lime
¼teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoonground cumin
⅛teaspoonground cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients. Set aside or refrigerate, covered in an airtight container until ready to use.
Roast The Corn (skip this step if using canned roasted corn)
METHOD #1: In a Cast Iron Skillet or Regular Skillet (frozen corn)
Heat a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the corn kernels in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Stir and cook until the corn is charred. You may have to repeat this process until all the corn is nicely charred.
METHOD #2: On a grill (on the cob)
Shuck and clean the corn. You don't have to worry about removing every piece of silk as it will burn on the grill.Heat your grill to medium high. Place the corn directly on the grill. Grill turning occasionally for about 10 minutes or until charred and cooked through.
The Salad
In a large bowl, mix the roasted corn, green onions, red onions, jalapeno, cilantro and cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve.