Easy Side Dishes | Mexican Street Corn Salad | Honey Butter Creamed Corn

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

In a non-stick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté 4 cups of frozen corn over medium-high heat until charred around the edges.

Dice 1 red bell pepper and 1 small red onion, and chop 1 bunch of fresh cilantro.

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dressing and whisk together.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the charred corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.

Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and mix together.

Crumble cotija cheese over the top and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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