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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad: Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon

Enjoy this delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad, a healthy twist with turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 cups
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Corn Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cobs corn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup diced jalapeno
  • 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup cotija cheese divided

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Grill the corn. Rub the corn on the cob with olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat until the cobs have some color but aren't burned. When cool, cut the niblets off the cobs and put into a large bowl.
  • Mix the diced red bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro with the corn niblets. Mix well.
  • Fold in half the cotija cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and chill thoroughly before serving.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1490IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Barbecue Side Dish, Corn Salad, healthy recipe, Mexican Street Corn Salad, Summer Salad, Vegetarian
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