Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
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4.9
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
Description
This version of Mexican Street Corn Salad starts by cooking sweet corn kernels in olive oil until some kernels are lightly charred, adding a smoky depth. The dressing blends lime juice, mayonnaise, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a creamy, tangy base. Fresh vegetables including red and green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic powder add texture, color, and layers of flavor.
Finishing the dish with grated Parmesan cheese mixed in and crumbled cojita cheese on top adds salty, creamy notes that complement the smoky corn. The salad can be served at room temperature or chilled, making it flexible for various meals or gatherings.
It can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated with covering to blend flavors. Enjoy it as a side dish or snack with its balance of creamy, smoky, spicy, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 TB mayonnaise real
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Salad:
- 3 cups sweet corn cut off the cobs, kernels
- 1 TB olive oil
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 cup cilantro freshly chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup cojita cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Use hand whisk to incorporate well; try to get mayo mostly dissolved. Set aside (dressing can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to use)
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Once hot, add corn kernels and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Once some of the kernels are nicely charred, turn off the heat. Add in parmesan, cilantro, bell pepper, green onions, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic powder, stirring well to combine. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with crumbled cojita (or feta) cheese. Serve at room temp or chilled.
Notes
- The salad can be made a few hours ahead and chilled to allow flavors to meld.
- Using freshly charred corn kernels adds smoky flavor essential to this dish.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 469IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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