This Creamy Mexican Corn Salad Recipe is filled with grilled corn in a creamy sauce then topped with Cotija cheese and chili powder.
It’s the middle of summer and corn is at it’s peak production. You can typically purchase corn on the cob for less than a quarter an ear, making it the perfect summer side dish. This delicious and creamy corn salad recipe was inspired by my Mexican Grilled Corn. It’s all the deliciousness of the classic Mexican street food, without getting corn stuck in your teeth and cheese all over your face.
Creamy Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
- Start by grilling your corn over medium-high heat until it’s lightly charred.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the corn kernels away from the cob and place them in a large bowl.
- Mix together some mayo and sour cream in a bowl and stir into the corn.
- Season the corn salad with chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, cilantro and cotija cheese.
How To Remove Corn Kernels from Cob
It can be a little tricky to remove the corn kernels from the cob without them flying all over the place. Here are a few of my best tips to get great success every time.
- Lay a clean dish town on the counter, over your cutting board.
- Place the corn cob on top of the towel with the thicker part of the cob at the bottom.
- Hold the top of the cob with a firm grip and use a sharp knife to carefully cut from the top to the bottom, as close to the base of the cob as possible.
- The towel will prevent the corn kernels from hitting the cutting board and bouncing away.
- Lift up the towel at all corners and empty the kernels into your bowl.
Can I Use Canned or Frozen Corn?
Yes! You can definitely replace the fresh corn with either canned or frozen.
If using canned corn, make sure to drain well before mixing with the dressing. If using frozen corn, run the corn under cool water to defrost and then drain well.
What To Serve with Corn Salad
You can pair this creamy Mexican Corn Salad recipe with just about anything, but here are a few of my favorites.
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Creamy Mexican Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 5 ears of corn, shucked
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ⅓ cup crumbled Cotija Cheese
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Grill corn over high heat until lightly charred. Use a sharp knife to cut corn kernels away from cob. Place corn kernels in large bowl.
- Mix together mayo and sour cream and stir into corn.
- Season with chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, cilantro and cotija cheese then stir to combine. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Cynthia
If you’re not talented with knives like me but really love that grilled charred taste of the corn on the grill…. Grab you a bundt pan. Put Cobb in the center hole (ear vertical, use gloves, it’s hot). My son usually does for me in the sink. Push down through the hole, ear comes out the bottom and corn is deposited into the bundt pan. Easy peasey.
Scott Golding
Thanks
Karen
Hello, about how many cups of corn do you think you get or need for this recipe?
Shawn
Great question! I would say anywhere between 5 to 6 cups of corn should be great!
Judy P
If using frozen corn or even canned corn, I would sear it in a very hot cast iron skillet first so you would still get some of the char flavor.
Shawn
Great tip! Thanks Judy!
CTY
Sounds perfect–the way I see it is this will be a new summer tradition. Albeit I will miss the cheesy faces of our little ones.
Shawn
Ha! Right, well, either way is delicious, this is just a little less messy! 😉