Side Dishes
May 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
192
https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/mexican-corn-salad/
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 Fat
5g
25%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
21%
Monosaturated Fat
7g
45%
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
185mg
7%
Potassium
310mg
8%
Protein
9g
19%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
17%
Sugar
2g
4%
Vitamin A
599IU
11%
Vitamin B6
0.54mg
27%
Vitamin C
22mg
37%
Calcium
120mg
12%
Iron
2mg
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.