Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad

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This salad was inspired by the recipes I've seen for grilled Mexican corn on the cob--mayo, lime, cotija cheese--just adjusted for those that would rather not eat corn on the cob or to save time (and grill space) during your bbq! Can be served cold or at room temp.

Submitted by HeidiS
Updated on February 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 ears corn, with husks

  • ½ lime, juiced, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 5 ounces crumbled cotija cheese

  • ¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, to desired tenderness, about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.

  3. Add lime juice and chili powder, then mix in cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.

Cook's Notes:

I've used a good feta cheese when I couldn't find cotija. Paprika can be used in place of chili powder.

You can soak the corn in the husks if you want; I don't normally soak them.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209 Calories
15g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 167mg 13%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* 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.