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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites or Elote Salad) is loaded with the flavors of roasted corn, jalapenos and Cotija cheese in a creamy, tangy and smoky dressing. Just like Mexican Corn on the Cob, this salad is the perfect addition to any gathering.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 12 ounces bags frozen corn, thawed or 5 to 6 ears of fresh corn
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese cut into small cubes
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients. Set aside or refrigerate, covered in an airtight container. until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
Roast The Corn (skip this step if using canned roasted corn)
- METHOD #1: In a Cast Iron Skillet or Regular Skillet (frozen corn)
- Heat a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the corn kernels in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Stir and cook until the corn is charred. You may have to repeat this process until all the corn is nicely charred.
- METHOD #2: On a grill (on the cob)
- Shuck and clean the corn. You don't have to worry about removing every piece of silk as it will burn on the grill.
- Heat your grill to medium high. Place the corn directly on the grill. Grill turning occasionally for about 10 minutes or until charred and cooked through.
The Salad
- In a large bowl, mix the roasted corn, green onions, red onions, jalapeno, cilantro and cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10.9mg
(12%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.