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Cotija Corn Salad Recipe

This Cotija Corn Salad Recipe is bursting with fresh corn flavor and is balanced perfectly with cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil and of course cotija cheese. Perfect for a late summer salad when corn is being harvested.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: basil, cherry tomatoes, corn, cotija, lime, salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

  • Kekow 8-Piece Stainless Steel Buffet Serving Spoons
  • Ceramic Serving Bowls, For Snacks, Salad, Pasta, Cereal, White, by KooK, Set of 3, 9 inch, 26oz
  • Chef'n Cob Corn Stripper (Yellow)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup multi colored cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese crumbled, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • If using frozen corn defrost under boiling water. If using fresh corn you can boil it for 10 minutes, grill it for 15- 20 minutes medium high heat or roast for 30 -40 min. at 400F. You can also eat the corn fresh without cooking.
  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with more cheese and basil if you like before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 196mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g