Warm Mexican Corn Salad (Elote)
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Warm Mexican Corn Salad (Elote)
Description
The Warm Mexican Corn Salad recipe uses fresh corn cut from boiled cobs and combines it with a dressing of mayonnaise, fat-free Greek yogurt, chili powder, and fresh lime juice. This creates a creamy, tangy base that complements the sweet corn. The addition of minced cilantro and scallions introduces fresh herbal and mild onion flavors while cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly texture and a sharp flavor contrast.
This salad’s texture is a balance of tender corn kernels with creamy and slightly spicy coating. Chili powder adds a subtle heat adjustable to taste while the lime juice contributes brightness. It can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for meals or as a side dish for Mexican-themed menus.
Serving the salad alongside lime wedges allows diners to add more acidity if desired. This dish highlights fresh ingredients and is suitable as a refreshing accompaniment that emphasizes Mexican flavors known from street food traditions like elote.
Ingredients
- 4 corn large fresh cobs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise light
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt fat-free
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste (check labels for GF))
- 1 tbsp lime juice from half a lime, fresh
- 1 tbsp cilantro minced
- 2 tbsp scallions (minced)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese 40 g, grated
- 5 lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Boil corn in boiling water for 5 minutes, remove from heat.
- When cool enough to handle, cut corn off the cobb. (makes 4 cups)
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, chili powder, and lime juice; mix well.
- Add corn, cilantro, scallions and cheese and toss.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cups | |
| Calories | 152.5kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 12% |
| Fat | 4.9g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 4.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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