Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mexican-inspired salad combining crisp cucumbers with the smoky sweetness of street corn. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or grilled)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dice cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.
- Add corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg