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Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites Recipe)

With almost 200 5-star ratings, this Mexican street corn salad is a foolproof dish for summer barbecues, backyard potlucks, and more! It's a healthy, simple take on elote, the delicious Mexican street vendor version of corn on the cob!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Dressing
  • ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt* 80 g
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice 15 mL
  • 1 tsp honey 5 g
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cumin
Salad
  • Splash of oil
  • 4 ears corn about 3 cups, 285 g of kernels, shucked and kernels removed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice 30 mL
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup canned black beans 200 g, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red onion 35 g
  • ½ cup packed fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup cotija cheese 88 g, crumbled, can sub feta

Instructions

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  1. Dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Cook Corn: Heat oil over medium/high heat in a large saute pan, then add garlic and corn. Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping frequently, until corn begins to char a bit. Gently toss with lime juice and salt.**
  3. Serve: In a large bowl, combine corn mix, black beans, pepper, onion, cilantro, and cheese. Drizzle sauce over and serve either warm or cold. Perfect over tacos, as a chip dip, or by itself!

Notes

  • *If using Greek yogurt, add a dash of milk to thin it out.
  • **Alternative corn cooking option: Cook the ears of corn on the grill, then remove kernels and mix into garlic, lime juice, and salt.
  • Storage: You can keep this salad in the fridge for up to 4 days. It's also great to make a day in advance. This gives the flavors time to marinade.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28.6g (10%) Protein 8.8g (18%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Fiber 5.8g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28.6g 10%
Protein 8.8g 18%
Fat 4.6g 7%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Fiber 5.8g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.