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Mexican Street Corn Salad Without Mayo (Esquites)

This is the ultimate healthy Mexican street corn salad without mayo! It comes together with Greek yogurt and frozen corn for a healthy and easy side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: healthy Mexican street corn salad, Mexican street corn salad, Mexican street corn salad with frozen corn, Mexican street corn salad with Greek yogurt, Mexican street corn salad without mayo
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Shawna Clark

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 16 ounces frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon light butter or olive oil spray
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1, 4-ounce can of mild diced green chiles
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese or light feta
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Add the light butter or olive oil spray, minced garlic, and frozen corn to a skillet over low to medium heat on the stovetop. Use a spatula to stir occasionally until the corn is warmed through, but not overcooked.
  • Transfer the warmed corn to a large heat-safe bowl. Add the green chiles, finely diced red onion, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  • Lightly mix everything in the bowl until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the corn salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated and creamy. Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Corn Options: We used frozen roasted corn, but regular frozen corn also works great. Some other options are fresh corn cut from the cob or drained canned corn. Use what you have on hand. Any of these options will work well.
  • Cheese Options: If you can’t find cotija cheese, regular, light, or fat-free feta cheese works well as a substitute.
  • Green Chiles Swap: You can swap the green chiles with 1 small diced, seeded jalapeño, if preferred. Or, add jalapeño in addition to the green chiles for extra spice.
  • Onion Swap: If you prefer a milder flavor, you can replace the red onion with sliced green onions.
  • Butter Swap: You can swap the light butter with regular butter, or replace it with a light spray of olive oil.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 392mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 4.7g