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a large plate with Mexican Corn Salad that has corn, radishes, herbs, cheese, and creamy dressing
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Mexican Corn Salad

This Mexican Corn Salad is sweet, creamy, and tangy, and has a little kick from homemade Chipotle dressing. It’s bursting with fresh flavor and makes the perfect side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 5 medium ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 4 -5 small radishes, sliced into thin slices
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Chipotle Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • juice 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

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Instructions 

  • Preheat your grill to 400°F. 
  • Brush the butter on each ear of corn and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Grill: Place corn on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, turning often, until they are good and charred. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl add the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle sauce, paprika, and chili powder. Mix until well combined.
  • Once corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off of all five ears of corn and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, cilantro, radish, avocado, and cotija cheese to the bowl. Gently add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately!

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Notes

Storage: You can store the leftover salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that this dish does not freeze well and it’s best enjoyed as fresh as possible!

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 535kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 539mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 15g