This Low Calorie Mexican Corn Salad is just 152 calories for 1 cup, and it can be made ahead for meal prepping and party prepping.
This healthy corn side dish also has healthy swap for a creamy corn salad recipe, should you want it creamy there are two versions to this Mexican street corn salad recipe!
This healthy corn side dish is fresh and delicious and the best summer corn recipe!
Try this recipe for Mexican corn salad as a “make ahead” BBQ side dish, or add it to your weekly meal prep lunches or atop salads. It’s so yummy you’ll want to eat leftovers (if you even have any) cold right out of the fridge.
This Healthy Mexican Corn Salad is just 152 calories for 1 cup…
Low Calorie Mexican Corn Salad
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients in Healthy Grilled Mexican Corn Salad
This fresh corn salad can be made many different ways, before I share the shopping list, check out these modifications to change the ingredients.
More Ways to Make Summer Corn Salad Recipes:
- Take out the spice – skip the jalapeño and use bell pepper instead
- Make it vegan – swap the cheese of your favorite crumbly vegan cheese or nutritional yeast
- Creamy corn salad – add in the Greek Yogurt (or vegan cashew yogurt) for a creamy corn salad
- Frozen corn – frozen will work, just be sure to thaw first (and look for the grilled frozen corn!)
- Skip cotija cheese – feta will work if you can’t find or don’t like this Mexican cheese
Shopping List for Healthy Corn Salad:
- Lime
- Homemade Taco Seasoning (or store-bought)
- Cilantro
- 0% Greek Yogurt (optional – for creamy salad)
- Grilled corn
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Cotija cheese
How to Make Healthy Mexican Corn Salad
This easy corn salad recipe Mexican dish is easy and delicious. And a wonderful way to use up leftover corn on the cob!
The next time you grill corn, make a few extra ears and place in the fridge. Then you’ll have them ready to make this yummy corn salad recipe the next day!
Follow these directions to make roasted corn for salad… Low Calorie Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
How to Make Corn Salad Summer Recipes:
- In a medium bowl zest the lime, then juice the lime. Add in the taco seasoning and cilantro (and yogurt if making a creamy corn salad) and let marinate while you put the corn salad together.
- To a large bowl combine the grilled corn (removed from the cob of course), the red onion, jalapeño, and cheese.
- Pour the corn salad dressing over the top and mix well.
- Serve warm or cover and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
Low Calorie Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
This homemade corn salad recipe is easy and delicious, and thanks to the Ingredient Section above you can make it 5 different ways!
You can have 1 cup of this low calorie corn salad for just 152 calories! That’s a big serving!!
Tips for Leftover Corn Salad:
- Add to salads – These Meal Prep Salad Jars would be great with corn salad in place of corn!
- Use as meal prep – Add 1/2 cup to this Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowl!
- Add to breakfast – These Low Calorie Breakfast Burritos would be super yummy with 1/4 cup of leftover Mexican corn!
Low Calorie Mexican Corn Salad
Equipment
- Citrus zester
Ingredients
Skinny Mexican Corn Dressing:
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Taco Seasoning (or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup 0% Greek Yogurt (optional – for creamy salad)
Corn Salad:
- 4 cups grilled corn (or frozen corn thawed)
- 1/2 red onion minced
- 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed and sliced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a medium bowl zest the lime, then juice the lime. Add in the taco seasoning and cilantro (and yogurt if making a creamy corn salad) and let marinate while you put the corn salad together.
- To a large bowl combine the grilled corn (removed from the cob of course), the red onion, jalapeño, and cheese.
- Pour the corn salad dressing over the top and mix well.
- Serve warm or cover and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
You might also like this Low Calorie Mexican Street Corn, and this Low Calorie Mexican Quinoa Salad!
Nutrition and Calories in Mexican Corn Salad
A note on carbs in corn salads, you can’t avoid them, corn has carbs. But please do note the ingredients above.
All the carbs come from vegetables, and here at Lose Weight By Eating my goal is to make healthier versions of your favorite dishes. Not to mold to specific diets that happen to be in fashion right now.
And with that said, this recipe perfectly fits into the super easy (and always free) Lose Weight By Eating Weight Loss Plan! Which has helped thousands of people lose weight, while eating the foods they love (including carbs!)
FAQ – Corn Salad Q&A
Mexican street corn usually has butter, corn, mayonnaise, cheese, and spices. This Low Calorie Mexican Street Corn Salad is just 152 calories and skips the heavy mayo and butter (but not the cheese!)
Corn salad is a great healthy side dish to enjoy in the summer. If you’re looking for a healthy corn salad, this mayo free Mexican Corn Salad is just 152 calories and packed with healthy ingredients!
Corn salads can be made with many different vegetables and dressings. The most common (Mexican Corn Salad) usually has butter, corn, mayonnaise, cheese, and spices. Try this Healthy Version instead for a Healthy Fresh Corn Salad!
Cotija cheese is a salty crumbly cheese popular in Mexican recipes. It is similar to feta cheese, or any crumbly salty cheese. Crumbly vegan cheese is an option for those looking for a dairy free option.
This Low Calorie Corn Salad Recipe is healthy thanks to all the metabolism boosting ingredients like jalapeños, lime juice, and onions. Skip the mayo and the butter and try a healthy summer corn recipe this year!
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Article History:
- Originally written and published June 7, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 18, 2023 by Audrey Johns
