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Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote in a Bowl!) Revealed!

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote in a Bowl) Made Easy!

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote in a Bowl) is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of flavorful ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 3/4 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; can swap with parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, mix together fresh corn kernels, mayonnaise, and sour cream until well blended and creamy.
  2. Sprinkle in the crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder; gently stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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