Description
Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is the perfect summer dish that combines fresh, vibrant flavors for a delightful side or snack. This salad features sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy Greek yogurt, creating a refreshing medley that’s ideal for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. The crunchy textures from fresh vegetables paired with the creaminess of yogurt and cheese make it a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy this wholesome dish in just 25 minutes. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spice levels to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh corn ears (or 16 oz frozen fire-roasted corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta/parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- Spices: chili powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill or boil corn until tender (about 10 minutes). Cool and cut kernels off.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Add cotija cheese, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg