Spicy Mexican Corn Salad
This amazing Spicy Mexican Corn Salad has all the delicious flavors of elotes, or Mexican street corn, with no grilling involved. Just chop and mix and prepare to swoon!
We love using local corn in so many recipes like this Grilled Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter, so make sure to pick up some fresh sweet corn when it’s in season! This delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad does not disappoint!
Spicy Mexican Corn Salad
I found my inspiration from Mario Batali’s Mexican Street Corn Salad on The Chew’s website. I tweaked it sightly, eliminating the radishes and adding cucumber and red bell pepper to replace the crunch. I also cut back on the cayenne pepper as the hubby has a “sensitive” palate when it comes to heat. Though, I would have been happy to eat his share. It is one amazing summer salad made with lightly steamed, fresh sweet corn cut off the cob and, along with other vegetables, tossed in a spicy, mayonnaise-based dressing. This Spicy Mexican Corn Salad is probably one of the top 3 recipes I’ve made this summer.
Tips for Making a Mexican Corn Salad
- This elote corn salad is best made at the peak of corn season so you can utilize fresh, sweet corn on the cob.
- Use steamed, roasted or grilled corn on the cob for this recipe.
- Be careful cutting the corn off the cob. I like to hold an ear of corn upright, then slice downward to remove the kernels into a bowl.
- Cut as close to the cob as you can get so you can have full kernels for your recipe. I also love to add some larger pieces of connected kernels, though feel free to break them apart if desired.
- PRO-Tip: One trick is to use a tube or angel food cake pan to collect your corn. Place the small end of the corn cob in the middle opening of the pan, then slice downwards. Most of the kernels should collect in the pan.
- Remember that this spicy Mexican Corn Salad has a mayonnaise base for the dressing. You do not want to leave it out at room temperature (or warmer if you’re outside) for more than two hours. Keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve to avoid food borne illnesses AKA food poisoning.
More Corn Recipes You’ll Love:
- Jalapeno Popper Grilled Corn Salad Recipe from Wonky Wonderful
- Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado and Tomato from Well Plated
- Fiesta Corn Dip
- Sour Cream Corn Dip
- Sweet Corn Casserole
- Fresh Corn Pancakes
- Buttermilk Corn Muffins
- Corn Chowder
- More Tasty Salad Recipes
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- Kuhn Rikon 10-Inch French Wire Whisk
- Wusthof Classic 6-inch Wave Knife
- 10 Piece Nesting Glass Mixing Bowl Set
- OXO Non-Slip Cutting Board
Spicy Mexican Corn Salad
A fabulous spicy corn salad that's best made with fresh sweet corn!!!
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ears of corn, cooked, cooled, and kernels removed
- 1/2 medium red onion (peeled, small diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled, minced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into thin slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, add olive oil and onion. Cook until onion is soft. Stir in the minced garlic,cook for a minute or two and remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, add the onion mixture, corn, grape tomatoes, cucumbers and red bell pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, cayenne pepper, ground chipotle pepper and salt.
- Add dressing to corn mixture and toss. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 299mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 4g
34 Comments on “Spicy Mexican Corn Salad”
This is honestly one of the BEST tasting salads of the summer season.
I really enjoy this creamy corn salad. It has just the right amount of spicy kick and you just can’t beat the flavor of fresh sweet corn!
Yum! This is a favorite here at our house! We love this salad and enjoy it every time I make it! Can’t wait to make this recipe again!
I love Street Corn and always take a sharp knife to cut it off the cob to eat this is a brilliant idea!
What an easy and deliciously tasty salad! And so beautifully presented.
Who knew Mario Battali was also an aficionado of Mexican cuisine? =) I like your substitutes Liz and am motivated to give it a go…especially if it’s one of your top 3 salad faves =)
Oh wow I love this Liz and it would go so well with my Mexican chicken dish too!
Excellent salad recipe, Liz! Is it more of a winter or summer recipe?
Hi, Agness, I like making it with fresh sweet corn, so I consider it a summer recipe. You could easily make it in the winter with a good quality defrosted frozen corn, but the brand I used to love is impossible to find anymore! Hope you give it a try!
So festive! Perfect summer salad!
Just bought a half dozen sweet corn at the farmers market and this recipe is just perfect way to celebrate. We love the fact that you have all the flavors of the Mexican Street corn without all the mess. Just pinned!
Top three? I am impressed! Im going to get these ingredients on my shopping lust today, I’m testing tourtière recipes tomorrow and this would be an awesome side!