Description
This Chili-Lime Grilled Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of grilled corn with zesty lime and chili flavors, topped with creamy cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Fresh Corn:
4 ears, husked;
Olive Oil:
1 tbsp;
Mayonnaise:
1/4 cup;
Fresh Lime Juice:
2 tbsp;
Lime Zest:
1 tsp;
Chili Powder:
1 tsp;
Smoked Paprika:
1/4 tsp;
Garlic Powder:
1/4 tsp;
Cotija Cheese:
1/2 cup, crumbled;
Fresh Cilantro:
1/4 cup, chopped;
Salt and Pepper:
to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Corn: Cut grilled kernels off cobs into a bowl, add dressing, and toss to coat.
- Finish: Fold in cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
Notes
- For extra heat, consider adding cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- This salad can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Perfect as a side for grilled meats or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
