If you love Mexican street corn salad but want a mayo-free version, this is it. It has everything you would expect for it to taste delicious and it’s perfect for any cookout or gathering.Serve 4 - 6 as a side.
1poundfrozen sweet corn preferably roasteddefrosted* See notes
½cupcotija cheese or crumbled feta
2scallions, thinly slicedboth white and green parts**
1jalapeño seededwhites removed, and diced***
1handful fresh cilantro choppedabout ½ cup
Instructions
Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
If you’re using frozen roasted corn, add to bowl along with the remaining salad ingredients and mix. If using regular sweet corn, and want to roast it, see notes. It's still delicious as-is.
Sprinkle with a little chili powder and garnish with some green scallions, if desired.
Notes
*The corn defrosts quickly. It doesn’t have to be defrosted completely to make this salad. Shake off excess moisture by placing corn in a strainer and toss it around. This step is optional - If you’re using plain sweet corn, place a skillet over medium high heat, and toss corn until charred in spots. I let it cool a few minutes before combining with the other ingredients. You don’t have to char the corn for this salad to be delicious.**Save a few of the green parts for garnish, if you wish.***I use a medium-sized jalapeño, (about 3" in length).