Mexican Street Corn Salad

Name: Mexican Street Corn Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups corn (about 5 ears, cut from the cob); 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ medium red bell pepper (chopped); ½ small red onion (finely chopped); ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 6 green onions (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (diced); ½ avocado (chopped); 4 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes); ½ teaspoon cumin (ground); ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground); ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sour cream (or yogurt); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta, crumbled)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This easy Mexican Street Corn Salad, also called esquites, is smoky, creamy, and tangy. Charred corn, lime dressing, and salty cotija, ready in 20 minutes and perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and taco night.

Updated at: Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:59:11 GMT