Mexican Street Corn Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Zesty corn with creamy chili-lime dressing, Cotija, herbs, and jalapeños. Enjoy warm or chilled at your next gathering.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Corn Base

01 - 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 large ears) or 3 cups thawed frozen corn or 2 cans (15 oz each) corn, drained and patted dry
02 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
07 - 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely minced
08 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Creamy Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
12 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
16 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
17 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Finishing Touch

18 - 3 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cut fresh corn from the cobs, or drain and dry canned corn, or thaw and dry frozen corn. Heat avocado oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and kosher salt. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until corn is golden and fragrant.
02 - Stir in diced garlic, red onion, and jalapeño. Cook for 1 additional minute until just softened. Remove skillet from heat and allow mixture to cool for 1-2 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add chopped cilantro and prepared dressing to the corn mixture in the skillet. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Fold in crumbled Cotija cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day to serve chilled.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Suitable as a side dish or dip for tortilla chips. For added flavor, grill corn before using.

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