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Mexican Cucumber Salad with Sweet Corn

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Mexican Cucumber Salad with Sweet Corn
Servings 4
This creamy cucumber salad with sweet corn and chili-lime dressing brings Mexican street corn vibes to your table in just 10 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise regular or light
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled, or use feta as a substitute
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 mini cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely minced
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Creamy Dressing

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

  • Add the sliced cucumbers, thawed corn, cilantro, and red onion to the bowl. Gently toss until all the vegetables are well coated in the dressing.

Step 3: Season and Serve

  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with sea salt if needed. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.