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Mexican Corn Salad

A quick and flavorful Mexican corn salad with creamy dressing, chili powder, and cotija cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large ears fresh corn
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from half a lime)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons scallions minced
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese grated
  • 5 lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil corn in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  2. When cool enough to handle, cut corn off the cob. This will yield about 4 cups.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well.
  4. Add the corn, cilantro, scallions, and cotija cheese to the bowl and toss to combine.
  5. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This Mexican corn salad is a vibrant and delicious side dish, perfect for barbecues or as a topping for tacos.