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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn Salad Recipe with Lime Crema

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A fresh, smoky, creamy, and tangy grilled street corn salad topped with Cotija cheese and a zesty lime crema, perfect for summer gatherings or quick side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked (or about 4 cups of frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small red chili or jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema (or Greek yogurt for a tangier twist)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for grilling)
  • Fresh lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and slightly blackened in spots—about 10-12 minutes. If using frozen corn, grill in a pan with a bit of oil until charred.
  2. Let the grilled corn cool for a few minutes. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and slice downward to remove kernels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the grilled corn kernels, chopped cilantro, diced chili (if using), and about half the Cotija cheese. Pour the lime crema over the mixture and toss gently until everything is coated.
  5. Taste the salad and add salt or lime juice as needed. Sprinkle the remaining Cotija cheese on top. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or broiler but watch the corn closely to avoid burning. For a vegan version, substitute sour cream with plant-based alternatives and Cotija with nutritional yeast. Prepare lime crema a day ahead and keep refrigerated. Toss salad just before serving to keep corn crisp.

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