Mexican Street Corn Rice Salad

Name: Mexican Street Corn Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 medium lime, zest and juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups cooked long grain rice; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen Southwestern corn; 1/2 cup Cotija cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Total Time Prep Time: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This Mexican street corn rice salad with cotija cheese, creamy mayo and lime makes a refreshing addition to any Mexican-inspired menu.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 medium lime, zest and juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 package (16 ounces) frozen Southwestern corn
1/2 cup Cotija cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

In a large glass bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, lime zest and juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
Fold in the rice, corn, Cheese, cilantro, green onion and jalapeno. Garnish with smoked paprika and additional cilantro. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 386 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.