Mexican Street Corn Salad | The Kitchen Scout

Ingredients

• 6 ears of sweet corn, husked or 4 1/2 cups kernels
• Grapeseed oil (if grilling)
• 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 limes)
• 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons full fat sour cream or creme fraiche (you could use Greek yogurt too)
• 3/4 cup finely crumbled cotija or feta cheese, divided (see Tips if grilling the corn)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on your heat preference
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt