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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Recipes

    Mexican Corn Salad-Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob

    July 29, 2019 Updated: July 22, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 13 Comments

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    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.
    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.
    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.
    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street #corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. #aforkstale #streetcorn
    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.
    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street #corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. #aforkstale #streetcorn

    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob.

    It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold.

    Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.

    Mexican Corn Salad in a red bowl.

    There is this amazing Mexican food truck located at our local flea market.

    Crowds of people will gather around it for lunch everyday. I was so excited when I discovered it.

    They make authentic Mexican food from scratch. Everything is fresh and delicious.

    On their menu is Mexican Elote.

    What is Mexican Elote?

    Mexican Elote is Mexican street corn. The cooked corn is slathered in mayonnaise and seasoned with lime juice and chili powder. Then it is covered in cotija cheese and cilantro.

    When I tried it for the first time, I ordered it the traditional way (on the cob). I was in HEAVEN!!

    The salty, creamy flavors mixed with the citrus lime and vibrant cilantro were INCREDIBLE!

    Eating it off the cob was a little tricky. The corn would get stuck in my teeth and it was quite messy.

    I ordered it cut of the cob next. It was just as good.

    I loved it so much, I had to recreate this Mexican Street Corn off the cob in my home. I am totally addicted!

    Watch video on how to make street corn salad

    ingredients for Mexican corn salad

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this street corn salad.

    • Fresh corn (Check out this tip for the easiest trick to cut corn off the cob.)
    • Butter
    • Lime
    • Jalapeno Pepper (Remove seeds for a milder heat.)
    • Mayonnaise- Use real mayonnaise, not low fat, fat free mayonnaise or "salad dressing."
    • Chili Powder
    • Paparika
    • Cotija Cheese-In some grocery stores, this cheese is actually located by the lunch meat and not the cheese section. I do not know why. But if you cannot find it in the cheese section, try checking out the lunch meat section.

    Step by Step photos on how to make Mexican Corn Salad

    How to make Mexican corn salad

    Making Mexican Corn Salad is super easy. Follow these easy steps to make Mexican Corn Salad.

    • First cut corn off the cob. Set corn aside.
    • Remove seeds from one jalapeno. Dice jalapeno.
    • Melt butter in a pan.
    • Cook jalapeno in butter until the jalapeno is softened.
    • Add corn to pan. Cook on medium heat 3 to 5 minutes.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, cotija cheese, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Mix dressing with cooked corn.
    • Top with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve immediately warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    Do you have to use fresh corn?

    This Mexican street corn salad recipe is AWESOME with fresh summer corn.

    However, if fresh corn is not in season, or if you don't want to mess with cutting fresh corn, you can substitute fresh with frozen corn.

    If you use frozen corn, thaw it first, then follow the same directions in the recipe.

    Cutting corn off the cob hack

    Cutting the corn off the cob can be a hassle if you don't know what you are doing. Read this post for simple steps to make cutting your corn off the cob a breeze!

    My husband hates eating corn off the cob. He loves it when I cut the corn off for him. (He is a little spoiled!)

    This is why when I created this Mexican street corn, I deconstructed it off the cob.

    cotija cheese
    What is a good substitute for Cotija Cheese?

    To keep this Mexican corn salad authentic, I use cotija cheese.

    Cotija cheese is a salty, sharp, dry, crumbly Mexican cheese similar in taste to feta or parmesan.

    A good substitute for Cotija cheese is parmesan or feta.

    However, I love the Cotija cheese the best in the salad.

    Mexican Corn Salad-Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob

    Here are some more Mexican inspired dishes to try:

    • Baked Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • Mexican Black Beans
    • Taco Pie
    • 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa
    • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
    • Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
    • 15 Minute Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
    • Mexican Fried Ice Cream
    • Taco Dip
    • Mexican Quinoa
    • Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • Cranberry Salsa

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this corn salad and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your street corn on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Mexican Corn Salad

    This bright and zesty Mexican corn salad is basically deconstructed Mexican street corn off the cob. It combines a flavorful combination of corn, cotija cheese, and a lime/mayonnaise dressing. You can serve it hot or cold. Make this salad to compliment your next Mexican meal.
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbs butter
    • 1 jalapeno
    • 4 cups fresh corn approximately 6 corn ears
    • 3 tbs mayonnaise
    • 4 tbs cotija cheese
    • ½ lime juiced
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ tsp chili powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tbs cilantro chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cotija cheese for garnish

    Instructions

    • Cut corn off 6 ears of corn to make 4 cups of fresh corn. Set aside.
    • Remove seed from 1 jalapeno and dice.
    • In a saute pan, melt 1 tbs of butter.
    • Add diced jalapeno to butter. Cook until softened.
    • Add fresh corn. Cook on medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until corn is cooked.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix 3 tbs mayonnaise, 4 tbs cotija cheese, ½ juiced lime, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add dressing mix to cooked corn. Top with 2 tbs chopped cilantro and 1 tbs crumbled cotija cheese. Serve immediately warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

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    Notes

    Note: If you do not have Cotija cheese, a good substitute is parmesan or feta.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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