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Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Tajín

Zesty Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Tajín Delight

This Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Tajín is a refreshing twist on summer fare, bringing vibrant flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Low-fat option available
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín Seasoning Substitute with chili powder if needed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, or substitute with parsley
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential seasoning
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Jalapeños For heat
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Bell Peppers For crunch
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens For serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook fresh corn by grilling for about 10 minutes until slightly charred, or sauté frozen corn in a skillet for 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn with crumbled cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, and Tajín seasoning. Mix gently.
  3. Add chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for enhanced flavors.

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