Mexican Street Corn Salad

INGREDIENTS

to 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels OR 6 to 7 ears fresh corn on the cob

1 tbsp

butter

1 tbsp

oil

1/4 cup

mayonnaise, light or regular

1/4 cup

sour cream, light or regular

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping

2 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

salt (I use coarse, kosher salt)

1/4 tsp

ground cumin

1/8

to 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (can sub regular paprika)

black pepper (I use coarsely ground)

1/4

to 1/2 cup crumbled cheese (like queso fresco, cotija, or feta)

Lime wedges or slices, for garnish