Charred Mexican Corn Salad

Charred Mexican Corn Salad
4.7 from 3 ratings
This fresh summer salad is the best way to use up all that beautiful corn.This recipe is courtesy of Molly Yeh.
Servings
8
servings
Mexican Corn Salad
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 ears of corn
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 8 ounce feta or cotija
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Chop the corn kernels off the cob. Add the corn to the skillet with a good pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, until browned.
  3. In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, cayenne, and lime juice. Add the corn and stir to coat. Stir in the feta and cilantro. Serve warm or cold.