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Mexican Street Corn Salad Cups

A vibrant and flavorful salad inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, served in individual cups for easy enjoyment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Grill the corn on medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Allow to cool and remove kernels from the cob.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined. Serve in individual cups topped with crumbled feta cheese and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra chili powder on top before serving.

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