Description
This vibrant Mexican Corn Salad is an easy, flavor-packed side dish made with grilled fresh corn, tangy lime, mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, Cotija cheese, and cilantro. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight meals, it’s quick, customizable, and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn, shucked and grilled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill until charred and tender, about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine grilled corn kernels (cut off the cob if desired), mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix well.
Stir in cilantro and cheese. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Taste and adjust salt.
Optional: Add jalapeño for heat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use frozen or canned corn if fresh is unavailable.
Chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Make vegan by omitting Cotija and using vegan mayonnaise and vegan cheese.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg