![Close up of a white platter with creamy corn salad with crumbled Cotija cheese and creamy dressing. Garnished with Chipotle seasoning and cilantro.](https://mitteneats.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/creamy-chipotle-corn-salad-1024x341.png)
A sweet corn salad featuring tangy Cotija cheese and scallions, seasoned with smoky chipotle in a creamy dressing. |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, about 1 medium lime
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
- 4 cups cooked corn
Instructions
- Whisk everything but the corn in a large bowl.
- Add corn and mix gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two days.
Notes
Change it Up
- Add a diced avocado and reduced or low sodium (salt) or no salt added canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed.
- Spice it up with a fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely diced.
- Make it a creamy salsa. Add chopped tomatoes and serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.66 cupCalories: 143calCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 287mgFiber: 3g