Mexicaanse Street Corn Salade: A Flavorful Delight to Try!
A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, featuring fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add avocado and dressing right before serving to prevent browning.
- Feel free to substitute cotija cheese for feta for a more authentic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg