Refreshing Street Corn Creamy Cucumber Salad (Printable View)
Vibrant blend of charred corn, crisp cucumbers, and creamy lime dressing inspired by Mexican street corn flavors.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 3 ears fresh corn)
02 - 2 large cucumbers, diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
→ Dairy
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as substitute)
→ Dressing
07 - 1/3 cup sour cream
08 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Char the corn kernels for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooled corn, diced cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
05 - Fold in the crumbled cotija cheese.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of smoky charred corn against cool refreshing cucumber creates the most incredible texture contrast
- You get all those beloved Mexican street corn flavors but in a form that feeds a crowd without the mess
02 -
- The salad will release some liquid as it sits so do not panic if you see a bit of pooling at the bottom of the bowl
- Charred frozen corn actually works surprisingly well if you cannot get fresh corn in season
03 -
- Grill your corn directly on outdoor grill grates when possible for the most authentic smoky flavor
- Let the dressed salad sit for at least 10 minutes before tasting again as the seasoning needs time to settle