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Chili Lime Corn Salad

Chili Lime Corn Salad

A lighter version of Mexican Street Corn, Chili Lime Corn Salad combines fresh summer corn cut straight from the cob, tossed with lime, chili powder, crunchy radishes, and a little jalapeño. Add a teaspoon of mayo to hold it all together and top it off with a sprinkle of cotija cheese. 

Chili Lime Corn Salad is a lighter version of Mexican Street Corn. 

Ingredients: 

4 ears corn, kernels cut off the cob
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 radishes, diced
1 scallion, green part only, chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup crumbled cotija

Recipe directions: 

In a medium bowl, toss together the corn, cilantro, radishes, scallion, and jalapeño. Fold in the mayonnaise to incorporate it evenly, then stir in the cayenne, chili powder, and lime juice. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese, then sprinkle a little more chili powder over the top.

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