Mexican Street Corn Salad: 4 Amazing Flavors
A vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) that captures the essence of elote in an easy-to-serve bowl, perfect for BBQs and potlucks. This salad features charred corn, cotija cheese, and a blend of spices for a zesty and creamy side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, grill or char the corn kernels until slightly blackened. If using frozen or canned corn, pan-fry them in a skillet with a little oil until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For an authentic elote flavor, grill the corn on the cob before cutting off the kernels.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta cheese if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-esquites/
