Description
This vibrant Street Corn Cucumber Salad combines fresh cucumbers and sweet corn with a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy dressing. The salad is topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, offering a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for warm days or as a complement to grilled meals.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Begin by slicing the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a large salad bowl, forming the base of the salad.
- Add Corn: Add the thawed corn kernels to the bowl with the cucumbers, mixing lightly to combine.
- Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro evenly over the cucumber and corn mixture for added flavor and texture.
- Make Dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing to ensure even flavor throughout.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder as desired to suit your palate.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for the freshest crunch, or refrigerate the salad for up to an hour to let the flavors meld for a more developed taste.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh, but chilling it for up to an hour enhances the flavor blend.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy flavor in the dressing.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or a dash of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Cotija cheese can be replaced with feta if cotija is unavailable.
- Ensure corn is fully thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
