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Street Corn Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Street Corn Cucumber Salad for a Summer Vibe

This Street Corn Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer dish combining sweet corn, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels thawed
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Large Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the thawed corn kernels to the bowl with the cucumbers and gently fold them in.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the cucumber and corn mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Using two large spoons, gently toss everything together to ensure thorough coating.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or chili powder if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve chilled and try to consume within 2 days. Adjust spice level as desired.

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