Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This colorful medley of sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime is elevated with crumbled feta cheese, making it perfect for barbecues or as a light meal. Experience the delightful flavors that will transport you to a sunny fiesta with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or Cotija)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender. Allow to cool slightly before cutting off kernels into a mixing bowl.
- Add diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese. Stir gently to combine.
- Just before serving, fold in diced avocado carefully.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg