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Mexican street corn salad

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Portions 🍽 4 servings
Prep Time ⏱ 0 mins
Cook Time 🔥 0 mins
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Approximate Nutritional Analysis

Calculated based on 1 of 4 servings

Calories 🔥
269 kcal
Energy
Protein 10% kcal
6.8 g
Muscle & Satiety
Carbs 28% kcal
20.0 g
Energy & Grains
Total Fat 62% kcal
19.9 g
Essential Lipids
Caloric Distribution
Protein 10% Carbs 28% Fat 62%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Sodium 207mg
Calculation Coverage 100% of ingredients matched
View Per-Ingredient Nutritional Contribution (12 items) ▼
Ingredient Quantity Est. Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
butter 4 tbsp 56.8g 407 kcal 0.5g 0.1g 46.0g
corn on the cob 4 ears 360.0g 310 kcal 11.5g 68.4g 4.3g
garlic 2 cloves 6.0g 9 kcal 0.4g 2.0g 0.0g
jalapeño pepper 1 1.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
mayonnaise 1 ¼ cup 14.0g 95 kcal 0.1g 0.1g 10.5g
cotija cheese 0.50 cup 56.5g 228 kcal 14.1g 0.7g 18.6g
cilantro 2 tablespoons 2.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.1g 0.0g
salt 1 ½ teaspoon 1.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
lime 2 90.0g 26 kcal 0.6g 8.1g 0.2g
Chili powder 1 tsp 5.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
paprika 1 teaspoon 5.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
chili lime seasoning 1 tsp 5.0g 1 kcal 0.0g 0.5g 0.0g

* Approximate nutritional values calculated from recipe ingredients using USDA standard food reference data. Actual content may vary depending on specific brands, cooking methods, and substitutions.

Ingredients

(12 items)
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • corn on the cob
    4 ears
  • garlic
    2 cloves
  • jalapeño pepper
    1
  • mayonnaise
    1 ¼ cup
  • cotija cheese
    0.50 cup
  • cilantro
    2 tablespoons
  • salt
    1 ½ teaspoon
  • lime
    2
  • Chili powder
    1 tsp
  • paprika [optional]
    1 teaspoon
  • chili lime seasoning [optional]
    1 tsp

Directions & Preparation

1.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, fresh corn kernels (cut off the cob), minced garlic, and minced jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.

2.

Add the mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Add the chili powder and optional ingredients if using. Mix until fully combined. Taste and season with more salt and mayonnaise if desired.

3.

Garnish with chili powder to your liking, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle cotija cheese.

4.

Serve immediately in individual portions.