The Best Street Corn Salad
Summertime corn is in peak season and there is nothing better we can make then the absolute BEST Street Corn Salad you've ever had. Charred corn is combined with jalapenos, cilantro, green onions and chili lime seasoning, cojita cheese, with a touch of mayo for creaminess.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 5-6 ears of corn husked and removed from the cob
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/3 cup sliced scallions
- 1/3 cup grated cojita cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1/2-1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2-1 tsp Tajin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the corn and allow it to cook stirring frequently until it starts to char and get some color, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, add in the mayonnaise, lime juice and lime zest, garlic, tajin and chili powder and salt and pepper. Mix together to make a sauce then add in the corn, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, and cojita cheese. Mix well until it's all combined and top with a sprinkling of additional cojita cheese, tajin and chili powder.