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Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt

Zesty Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt for Summer Fun

Delight in this refreshing Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt, perfect for summer cookouts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Sweet Corn Fresh, or use frozen if needed
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Low-fat can work well
  • 1 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled; can substitute with feta or queso fresco
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Diced; adjust for heat preference
For Drizzling & Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing the corn
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C).
  2. Husk the sweet corn and remove any silk. Brush each ear lightly with olive oil.
  3. Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  4. Once grilled, cool the corn slightly and cut off the kernels with a sharp knife.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, and crumbled cotija cheese.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the corn salad mixture and toss to combine.
  8. Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest corn for the best flavor. Avoid sogginess by mixing dressing just before serving.

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