Zesty Mexican Street Corn Salad: Better Than Takeout
Zesty Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of a Mexican street market right to your table. This refreshing salad features sweet grilled corn mixed with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime juice, all topped with crumbled cheese and a hint of chili powder for an irresistible kick. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light meal, this salad is sure to impress family and friends with its colorful presentation and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Husk the corn and brush with olive oil. Grill for about 10-15 minutes until charred, turning occasionally.
- Allow the corn to cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob into a large mixing bowl.
- Add diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled cheese and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg