You can make this salad ahead and refrigerate it for up to 1 day.
1?2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. minced jalapeno pepper
1 tsp. chili powder, plus more to taste
1 tsp. lime zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lime
1 tsp. honey
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
8 ears corn, kernels cut from cob (about 6 cups)
2 cups finely shredded kale
4 oz. cotija or feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1?3 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 scallions, sliced thin
Salt and pepper