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Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt

Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt
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Brighten up your mealtime with this Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt! This vibrant dish captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn, transforming it into a refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet corn, zesty lime, and a hint of spice from jalapeño, this salad is not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for family dinners, summer picnics, or as a delightful side dish at gatherings. With its creamy Greek yogurt dressing and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to impress everyone at the table!

Ingredients

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  • 4 fresh corn ears (sweet) or a 16 oz package frozen fire-roasted corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 minced cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (with extra for topping; feta or parmesan can substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • Juice from 1 lime, approximately 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook fresh corn in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender, or heat frozen fire-roasted corn according to package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Once cooled, cut kernels off the corn cobs (if using fresh) and combine them with red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cotija cheese, and cilantro in the bowl.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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