Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines smoky grilled corn with a creamy dressing, lime, cheese, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large ears large ears of corn
- 1/3 cup Kraft Mayo (reduced fat is fine) Can use reduced fat version.
- 1/2 cup Kraft Sour Cream (reduced fat is fine) Can use reduced fat version.
- 8 oz cotija or Athenos Feta Cheese Crumble over salad.
- 2 Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder Adjust for spice preference.
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped Plus more for garnish.
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill.
- Husk the corn and place the ears directly on the grill.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
Mixing
- Remove the corn from the grill and let cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the dressing over the grilled corn and mix gently until coated.
- Crumble cotija or feta cheese over the top and stir gently.
- Garnish with more cilantro and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best taste. Customize with proteins or additional veggies as desired.