Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt
Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad is a delightful blend of sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy Greek yogurt, making it both healthy and indulgent. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, this colorful salad will impress your guests with its bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Combining the crunch of fresh vegetables with the richness of Greek yogurt creates a unique twist on traditional salads. Enjoy it as a side dish or turn it into a light meal by adding proteins like grilled chicken or black beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lime
- Spices: chili powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill fresh corn over medium heat for about 10 minutes until slightly charred. Allow to cool before cutting kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine corn with red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cotija cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the corn mixture and stir well to coat.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg