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Mexican Street Corn Salad with Charred Corn and Vibrant Cabbage

This Mexican Street Corn Salad features smoky charred corn kernels layered over crunchy green and purple cabbage, topped with a zesty lime-crema dressing, salty cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for an authentic street-food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Components
  • 4 cups (600g) Corn Kernels Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 cups (150g) Green Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1 cup (75g) Purple Cabbage Thin ribbons
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil For searing the corn
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) Mexican Crema Or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Mayonnaise Full fat preferred
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Cotija Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (2g) Red Chili Flakes For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for achieving a deep char on the corn.
  • 1 Mandoline slicer For creating thin, uniform ribbons of cabbage.

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Finely shred the green cabbage and cut the purple cabbage into thin ribbons. Toss them together in a large rustic bowl to create the foundation.
Char the Corn
  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until dark roasted edges appear. Toss and cook for another 2 minutes.
Mix and Assemble
  1. In a small bowl, whisk crema, mayonnaise, and lime juice until thick and creamy white.
  2. Layer the hot corn over the cabbage. Drizzle with the dressing and top with crumbled cotija, chopped cilantro, and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 6gFat: 14gFiber: 3g

Notes

For the best char, ensure the corn is dry before adding it to the pan.
Wait to add the dressing until just before serving to keep the cabbage crunchy.
Keyword Cabbage Corn Slaw,Charred Corn Salad,Esquites,Mexican Street Corn Salad

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