Description
A vibrant, tangy, and smoky dip blending grilled corn, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, and warm spices. Ready in minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe captures street-vendor flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 cups grilled corn kernels
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional, for ‘street-style’ texture)
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional, to boost tang)
Instructions
Cut grilled corn kernels from cobs into a large bowl
Rinse corn under cold water to remove silks and debris
Stir mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt into corn until fully coated
Fold in crumbled cotija cheese, leaving small clumps visible
Chill uncovered for 1 hour before serving
Notes
Chill all ingredients before mixing for optimal texture
Use unprocessed cotija cheese for best flavor
For non-dairy option: substitute vegan mayonnaise
Avoid over-mixing to prevent a soupy texture
Optional: add cilantro and Greek yogurt for extra freshness and tang
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Refrigeration/cold mix
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
