Mexican Street Corn Salad

I first made this salad last December for our Christmas ‘braai’, and it was an instant hit! Since then, I’ve been making it regularly—it hits all the right notes. Spicy, tangy, sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy, it’s a wonderful and easy recipe to whip up.

Benefits of Mexican Street Corn Salad:

1. Nutritious Ingredients: Mexican street corn salad is packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh corn, creamy thick yoghurt, tangy lime juice, and spicy chili’s, making it a nutritious and satisfying dish.
2. High in Fiber: Corn is a good source of dietary fiber, which helps promote healthy digestion and keeps you feeling full and satisfied.
3. Rich in Antioxidants: Corn is also rich in antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
4. Good Source of Vitamins and Minerals: This salad is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and potassium, which are essential for overall health and well-being.

Cilantro is a nutrient-rich herb that offers a plethora of health benefits. Packed with antioxidants, it helps combat oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting overall wellness. Its carminative properties aid digestion and alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort. Additionally, cilantro may help regulate blood sugar levels, promote heart health, aid in detoxification, and possess antimicrobial properties, contributing to a strong immune system and optimal health. Incorporate cilantro into your meals to savour its delicious flavour and reap its numerous health-promoting effects.

Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn Salad:

• Fresh Corn: Use fresh corn on the cob for the best flavour and texture. You can cut the kernels off the cob and then fry them in a pan or grill the corn over a fire until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob.
• Fresh double thick yoghurt: Creamy yoghurt adds richness and flavour to the salad, while also helping to bind the ingredients together.
• Lime Juice: Tangy lime juice adds a burst of citrusy flavour to the salad, balancing out the sweetness of the corn and the creaminess of the yoghurt.
• Fresh Chili’s: Spicy fresh chili’s adds heat and depth of flavour to the salad, giving it that signature Mexican street corn taste.
• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness and herbaceous flavour to the salad, complementing the other ingredients perfectly.
• Feta/Cotija Cheese: Salty and crumbly cotija cheese is the perfect finishing touch for this salad, adding a burst of flavour and texture.

With the addition of fresh chilis and tangy lime juice, this Mexican street corn salad is not only bursting with flavour but also packed with vitamin C. Fresh chilis and lime juice are both rich sources of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that supports immune health, promotes collagen production, and acts as a powerful antioxidant, helping to protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

History Fun Fact:

Did you know that Mexican street corn, also known as elote, has been enjoyed in Mexico for centuries? It’s a popular street food snack made by grilling or boiling corn on the cob, then slathering it with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. Today, it’s enjoyed all over the world and has become a staple at backyard barbecues and summer cookouts.

 

 

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