Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A vibrant salad inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring grilled corn kernels tossed with creamy cotija cheese, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro. This Mexican-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs fresh corn on the cob, mayonnaise, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ears fresh corn on the cob
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup, crumbled cotija cheese
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Husk 4 ears of fresh corn and grill them directly on the grates for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until charred and tender.
Step 2: Remove corn from grill and let cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off the cob into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the bowl with the corn. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a flavorful side dish or topping for tacos.