Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad
Slightly charred sweet corn tossed with red onion, peppers, grilled lime, and cotija cheese for layers of fresh yet smoky flavor.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 137kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn , husked
- 1 lime , halved
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ cup red onion , diced
- ⅓ cup poblano pepper , diced
- 1 jalapeño , finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cotija cheese , grated
- Chopped chives and parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Brush corn and lime halves with vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill corn and limes 3-4 minutes per side. 10-12 minutes for the corn; 6-8 minutes for the limes. Remove from heat and tent with foil to keep warm.
- When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from corn cobs. Transfer to a large bowl, and add red onion, poblano pepper, and jalapeño if desired. Squeeze in juice of grilled lime.
- Add olive oil, cotija cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives and parsley.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let come to room temperature before serving.)
Notes
*You can substitute parmesan or manchego cheese for cotija if not available.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 211mg