Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: BBQ and Grilling Recipes. (Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad). This salad was inspired by the recipes I've seen for grilled Mexican corn on the cob--mayo, lime, cotija cheese--just adjusted for those that would rather not eat corn on the cob or to save time (and grill space) during your bbq! Can be served cold or at room temp.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad

Ingredients

4 ears corn

with husks

½ lime

juiced

or more to taste

½ teaspoon chili powder

5 ounces crumbled cotija cheese

¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch salt to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill turning occasionally to desired tenderness about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.

Step 3

Add lime juice and chili powder then mix in cotija cheese cilantro mayonnaise and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Corn-off-the-Cob Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 209

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.2g 14%

Carbohydrates: 13.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 28.3mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 388.2IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 30.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 167mg 17%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 30.4mg 11%

Potassium: 205.7mg 6%

Sodium: 357.6mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 136.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.