Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad that combines the creamy textures of cottage cheese with the sweetness of charred corn, inspired by Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Char the Corn: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, smoked paprika, and chili powder, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Salad: Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl. Stir in the charred corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add lime juice and mayonnaise/Greek yogurt if using, and mix until well combined.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with extra chili powder and more cotija cheese for a bold finish. Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips, a side salad, or even a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or add ingredients like diced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead; just add the lime juice and garnish right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg