Side DishesMay 11, 2019
Calories
259
Sodium
185mg
7% DV
Fat
15g
24% DV
Protein
9g
19% DV
Carbs
10g
3% DV
Fiber
4g
17% DV
Mexican Corn Salad
303
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This Mexican corn salad is corn kernels and vegetables tossed in a creamy lime dressing, then topped with cotjita cheese. A twist on the classic Mexican street corn that's easy to eat and perfect for a potluck!
6
1 tbsp butter
4 cups corn kernels ( fresh or frozen-thaw if frozen )
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper ( cored, seeded and finely chopped )
1/4 cup red onion ( finely chopped )
1 jalapeno ( seeds and ribs removed, then finely chopped )
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves ( chopped plus more for garnish )
3 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup Mexican crema ( or sour cream )
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder ( plus more for garnish )
1/3 cup cotija cheese ( finely grated )
4 cups corn kernels ( fresh or frozen-thaw if frozen )
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper ( cored, seeded and finely chopped )
1/4 cup red onion ( finely chopped )
1 jalapeno ( seeds and ribs removed, then finely chopped )
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves ( chopped plus more for garnish )
3 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup Mexican crema ( or sour cream )
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder ( plus more for garnish )
1/3 cup cotija cheese ( finely grated )
Nutritions
Calories
259
Sodium
185mg
7% DV
Fat
15g
24% DV
Protein
9g
19% DV
Carbs
10g
3% DV
Fiber
4g
17% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat5g25%
Polysaturated Fat3g21%
Monosaturated Fat7g45%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium185mg7%
Potassium310mg8%
Protein9g19%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber4g17%
Sugar2g4%
Vitamin A599IU11%
Vitamin B60.54mg27%
Vitamin C22mg37%
Calcium120mg12%
Iron2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.