Street Corn Cucumber Salad Recipe
A fresh and zesty Street Corn Cucumber Salad that combines crisp cucumbers and sweet corn with creamy mayo, tangy Cotija cheese, and a hint of chili powder for a flavorful and refreshing side dish perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and cut the corn kernels off the cob if using fresh corn.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cucumber slices, corn kernels, mayonnaise, crumbled Cotija cheese, and chili powder until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Give the salad a quick stir before serving chilled as a refreshing side dish to your favorite summer meals.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- If Cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
- The chili powder can be adjusted to taste for more or less heat.
- Adding fresh lime juice can enhance the zesty flavors.
- This salad is best consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: street corn salad, cucumber salad, Mexican salad, summer salad, no-cook salad, light side dish
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