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Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad

Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad

Name: Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrained; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; ¼ cup grated cotija cheese; 1 pinch ground red pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste; 1 sprig cilantro for garnish

Rating: 4.52 stars

77 Ratings
53 Reviews
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I lived in southern California for many years. Around Cinco de Mayo, there would be fiestas in our neighborhood. Vendors sold grilled corn on the cob prepared with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile powder and a lime wedge. They were so delicious! After moving, we'd crave this corn, so I altered the recipe using canned corn and mixed in the same ingredients for a similar treat that doesn't require an outdoor grill.

By Parizienne

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup grated cotija cheese
1 pinch ground red pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
1 sprig cilantro for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Pour the corn into a saucepan, and boil over high heat until hot. Drain well, and return to the saucepan. Stir in the butter, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. Season to taste with ground red pepper and lime juice. Spoon into a serving dish, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.

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Cook's Note

You can grate Cotija or you can dice it. I prefer the grated because it doesn't overpower the corn.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

141 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 20.7g; fat 6.4g; cholesterol 9.5mg; sodium 394.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (53)

Most helpful positive review

tvmw

05/04/2011

Just had this. Great flavor combo. I altered the construction in that I layered the mayo, then cheese, and lastly hot sauce (instead of ground red pepper) on top of the seasoned corn. Didn't miss the butter. Also made this flavor combo using stove top cooked corn on the cob, rolling the cob in mayo (just enough sticks) then sprinkle on the cheese and sauce. Read More

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Jennifer McLaughlin

12/21/2011

I did not care for this recipe. I used grated parmesan instead of cotija. A different cheese wouldn't have saved this recipe. Read More

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(8)

77 Ratings

5 star values: 51
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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tvmw

05/04/2011

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UFCJunkie

07/19/2011

Good corn recipe, very easy. Only problem that I had was that the cheese melted and clumped together, so it did not lend too much flavor. Next time I will just pass the cheese around for everyone to top their corn with, and I will cut back just a tad on the lime juice, I did use the full 2 tablespoons, next time I'll try 1 1/2 tablespoons. I added about 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro as well because I love cilantro. I served this with grilled steaks, the liquid from the corn ran onto the steaks, and my wife loved the combination of the sauce and the steak. Read More

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JMDeWolf

07/25/2011

I made this recipe for a friends Mexican pot-luck night and it was great. I could not find Cotija cheese so I used grated Minas cheese instead and it worked perfectly. Read More

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cawael

07/09/2011

This is sooooo good I made it two nights in a row! I used frozen corn (personal preference) however this recipe only served 3. Loved the lime juice. Will make again and again. Read More

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love2cook

08/24/2011

This is a great version but its even better with fresh grilled corn (works with steamed corn as well). I grew up spending many summers in Mexico as a kid and this was a great treat. I used corn on the cob, butter, mayo, parmesan cheese, bottled hot sauce (tapatio or amor), and 1/2 a lime. try it this way, its so good! Read More

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CaliGirl

10/15/2012

This recipe is true to the real Mexican street vendor style. I grew up in Los Angeles where Mexican food is no stranger. From tamales, chicharones, and corn, these vendors are out on the daily (and sometimes nightly) basis. I strongly recommend using cotija cheese and, if you're lucky enough to have it, authentic Mexican cheese. If you can't get either, then try something like crumbled Feta cheese. It's salty enough to mimic cotija cheese. I used Feta all the time when I lived overseas and couldn't get cotija. Corn on the cob, whether grilled or boiled, tastes the best; but when there are no other options, canned or frozen corn will do. Read More

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

05/30/2011

YUM. This was so delicious. It was perfect with the cilantro lime rice I served as another side. I used a generous pinch of cayenne pepper and I could have used 2 and it would have been more to my liking. Overall a wonderful light refreshing dish and so different from the traditional Tex-mex sides I am used to. I'll definitely be fixing this again! I can't wait to try this with grilled corn next. Thanks for a wonderful dish. Read More

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Jennifer McLaughlin

12/21/2011

I did not care for this recipe. I used grated parmesan instead of cotija. A different cheese wouldn't have saved this recipe. Read More

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Oesi

05/03/2011

Love it. It's easy to make and very satisfying. I'm going to try it with fresh corn. Read More

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I made this recipe for a friends Mexican pot-luck night and it was great. I could not find Cotija cheese so I used grated Minas cheese instead and it worked perfectly.

This is sooooo good I made it two nights in a row! I used frozen corn (personal preference) however this recipe only served 3. Loved the lime juice. Will make again and again.