CuisineLatin AmericanMexicanSalads

Mouthwatering Mexican Corn Salad – A Street Food Favorite!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2(15.25 ounce) canswhole kernel corn, undrained

  • ¼cupgrated cotija cheese

  • 2tablespoonsmayonnaise

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1pinchground red pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonslime juice, or to taste

  • 1sprigcilantro for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. Pour corn with liquid into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until hot. Drain well, and return to the saucepan.

  2. Stir in cotija cheese, mayonnaise, and butter. Season to taste with ground red pepper and lime juice. Spoon into a serving dish, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.

Cook’s Note

You can grate Cotija or you can dice it. I prefer the grated because it doesn’t overpower the corn.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Calories141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g 		8%
Saturated Fat
2g 		12%
Cholesterol
10mg 		3%
Sodium
395mg 		17%
Total Carbohydrate
21g 		8%
Dietary Fiber
2g 		8%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
4g 		8%
Vitamin C
2mg 		2%
Calcium
35mg 		3%
Iron
1mg 		4%
Potassium
155mg 		3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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