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Mexican Street Corn Salad Esquites
Take your taste buds on a road trip to the streets of Mexico with this bold, creamy, and smoky Mexican Street Corn Salad Esquites.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ears of fresh corn husked and kernels removed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are charred and golden, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Add the charred corn to the bowl with the dressing. Add the chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, diced jalapeño, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Serve the salad warm or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The flavors meld beautifully as the salad rests.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
264IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.