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Corn Salad With Cojita and Pickled Onions

I made this delicious, salty, tangy, sweet, crunchy, perfect for July 4th corn salad last weekend, and for once in my life I stuck to the recipe. Well I did have one avocado on the counter who was screaming “eat me now or loose me forever”, so I sliced it and put it in the salad.

Have you heard I’m now on instagram? It’s true! Smitten Kitchen (where I saw this corn salad recipe) is one of my favorite finds. They have beautiful photos, the recipes are typically easy-ish to follow, and if you click on the photo it takes you right to the recipe.

This is sort of an upside down salad, in that the creamy dressing is on the bottom, and you pile crisp veggies on top. Tajin can be found at most grocery stores (this is the stuff they sprinkle on street corn in Mexico, you can also use it to zaz up a michelada). I made extra of the pickled onions and have been using them all week on eggs, salads, anything that needs a little zing. Try this recipe out and let me know what you think.

Corn Salad With Cojita and Pickled Onions

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 a small red onion, thin sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 oz crumbled cojita cheese
  • 1 lime, halved
  • Tajin seasoning
  • handful fresh cilantro
  • small avocado, sliced
  1. First make your pickled onions (don’t worry, this is really easy). Mix red onion with vinegar, sugar, salt, and water and refrigerate it while you work on the rest of the salad.
  2. Grill your corn (I do not have a grill so I just rolled these babies around in a hot pan to sear the outside a tad).
  3. Make your dressing – mix the sour cream, mayo, and cheese, and spread over the bottom over a serving platter.
  4. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, slice off the kernels and pile them on top of the cheese.
  5. Squeeze the juice of half of a lime over the corn, and top with pickled onions, avocado and cilantro. Sprinkle with Tajin (or a mix of chili powder and salt).
  6. Enjoy!

Hey there, I’m Anne McCranie, owner of Fluid Movement + Massage LLC. I offer this recipe to tickle your taste buds. I believe in eating a variety of whole foods, in season when possible, and sharing delicious food with people you love. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.

*LIVE* Interview With Beth Trimark-Connor Saturday At Noon!

Have you met my friend Beth (if you have, you would remember for sure, she’s a hoot!).

Beth is a three-fer! Her personal life casserole consists of layers…she started as a physical therapist graduating in 2001, then went on to pursue certifications as personal trainer and nutrition coach as she observed that pursuing deep health is complicated. She started GO Training, a now 100% online personal training studio, so she could train folks without the constraints of a specific diagnosis to fill the gap between where physical therapy left off and a thriving fit person began.  That eventually led to connecting how food and nutrition patterns provide the energy for one’s movement practice, so she pursued her certification as a Level One Precision Nutrition coach.  This led to unraveling the complex relationships of life skills, habits, environment, and how we schedule our lives…so she pursued training as a Level 2 coach.

Beth believes your mindset, your cooking and life skills, and a sustainable movement practice leads to deep health.

She has also been working on incorporating social justice into her practice and community in the last year to make her business reflect her values and priories by taking classes like Social Justice for Fitness Professionals with Dr. Teeom Williams, and other steps to create a liberatory vision for her business.

Watch the recording to learn whether or not intermittent fasting is for you. Also, we talk about rat ovaries, so there’s that (I’m completely serious).

*FREE* Meditation Workshop This Saturday At Noon

Are you suffering from anxiety, stress, or sleep issues? during stressful times when things feel out of control I like to focus on what is under my control. I can control my breath and my thoughts (well, most of the time)

This Saturday, in lieu of our weekly interview we are going to sit together. Please join us for five or ten minutes, or stay for the whole class.

We will go through simple breathwork exercises, guided meditation, and gentle movement. you will feel calm, centered, and relaxed heading into your weekend.

  • Meditation workshop
  • Saturday June 20th
  • 12 pm
  • No experience or equipment necessary

Click this link to join us.

Meeting ID 856 2194 7304

Meeting Password 875675

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85621947304?pwd=eGtKRnY5MkZVU1V4bm1WcFQzNE5kdz09

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers weekly Pilates, yoga, Barre, Energy Flow and R.O.S.S. classes, and one on one strength, balance, and flexibility sessions.

*LIVE* Interview With Laura Goff, LAc

Check out our recent interview with acupuncturist Laura Goff. Laura owns Beacon Acupuncture here in Sellwood. She also teaches alignment based yoga and Qi Gong. Laura shares her self care tips to help you reduce stress, including hand mudras, Qi Gong exercises, and breathwork. She creates her own signature essential oil blends, and just unveiled her latest course to help you work from home with less pain.

Thanks Laura for helping us stay calm during stressful times!

Learn Mental Toughness Tips From Elliot Waksman of Portland Sport Psychology

Our LIVE interviews are zooming right along! I so appreciate all of our interviewees, and all of YOU for tuning in and asking great questions! This week, I’m excited for you to meet Elliott Waksman, director of Portland Sport Psychology.

Elliott has worked in the field of sport & performance psychology since 2010, helping individuals and groups boost their mental toughness. He has had the unique opportunity to collaborate with high achievers ranging from Olympic athletes, student-athletes, coaches, Special Operation soldiers, dancers, and physicians. His time in the trenches with those elite performers, confirmed his philosophy that developing mental skills, like resiliency, optimism, focus, and confidence helps everyone perform better, regardless of the stage.

Elliott loves this work because he wants to make the world a better place. He finds fulfillment when clients enjoy healthier relationships, better self-awareness, and more productivity – on and off of the field.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Elliott was a recognized three-sport athlete at Lincoln High. He often incorporates both his personal sport experiences and sense of humor in his mental training sessions.

Should your child play multiple sports, or focus on just one? How do you psyche yourself up for a big presentation at work? What is the most loving way to set clear boundaries with your children? Click on the video below to watch the full recording.

Thanks for sharing this with your friends!
~Anne