Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Cucumbers is a refreshing summer delight that combines sweet grilled corn, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty lime in a creamy dressing. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor and color, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues or picnics. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s not just a salad; it’s a fiesta in every bite that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (grilled or canned)
- 1 cup diced English cucumbers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Grill the corn until slightly charred if using fresh. Allow to cool.
- Chop the cucumbers and red onion while the corn cools.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, and chili powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg