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Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn

Zesty Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn for Fresh Flavor Delight

A vibrant and refreshing Mexican Cucumber Salad with Corn, enhanced by a creamy elote dressing, perfect for summer barbecues and taco nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Opt for light mayonnaise for fewer calories.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Feta cheese works as a great substitute.
  • 1 Juice of Lime Add zest for maximum flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Elote Seasoning Can be swapped with chili powder.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Salad
  • 5 mini Cucumbers Thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Thaw before use.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Minced Red Onion
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and crumbled cotija cheese. Add lime zest and juice, elote seasoning (or chili powder), and minced garlic. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Thinly slice the mini cucumbers and thaw the frozen corn. Add the cucumbers, corn, chopped cilantro, and minced red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold all ingredients together.
  3. Toss the salad ingredients in the dressing until evenly coated. Taste and season with sea salt as preferred.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, toss the salad right before serving. This keeps everything crisp and fresh.

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