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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Easy Mexican street corn salad with frozen corn, cotija cheese, lime, & cilantro. This elote salad is mayo-free, big on flavor and perfect for get-togethers!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen corn thawed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup scallions thinly sliced, both white and green parts
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, plus additional for topping
- ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the corn and cook, tossing often, until charred and starting to pop, 5-6 minutes.
- Pour the charred corn into a large bowl and add the scallions, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and chili powder. Toss thoroughly to mix.
- Serve topped with additional cilantro and cotija cheese.
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Notes
- Storage: This street corn salad will last up to three days in the fridge. Keep in mind the longer it sits the more water will weep from the corn.
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.