Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt
Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. This refreshing salad features sweet corn, creamy Greek yogurt, and zesty lime, creating a delightful medley of tastes in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a weeknight dinner side, it’s not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. With fresh ingredients and customizable options, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh corn ears (or 16 oz package frozen fire-roasted corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta/parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the corn: Boil fresh corn for about 5-7 minutes or sauté frozen corn until heated through.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop red onion, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Mix dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Combine: Cut kernels off cooled corn and mix with dressing and chopped vegetables.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg