Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad

I lived in southern California for many years. Around Cinco de Mayo, there would be fiestas in our neighborhood. Vendors sold grilled corn on the cob prepared with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile powder and a lime wedge. They were so delicious! After moving, we'd crave this corn, so I altered the recipe using canned corn and mixed in the same ingredients for a similar treat that doesn't require an outdoor grill.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
• 1 sprig cilantro for garnish
• ¼ cup grated Cotija cheese
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 pinch ground red pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the corn into a saucepan, and boil over high heat until hot. Drain well, and return to the saucepan. Stir in the butter, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. Season to taste with ground red pepper and lime juice. Spoon into a serving dish, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.