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Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
A vibrant and fresh salad that captures the classic flavors of elote, featuring sweet corn, tangy lime, and crumbled cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 ears Fresh Corn
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 4 Green Onions
  • 1 small Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeno Pepper, minced
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • ⅔ cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and grill for 10 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally, until char marks form and the corn is tender.
  • Remove from the grill and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cut a few thin rounds from one ear of corn and reserve for garnish.
  • Slice the remaining corn kernels from the cobs and transfer them to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili flakes, cumin, black pepper, and sea salt until smooth and well blended.
  • Add green onions, red onion, jalapeno, and red bell pepper to the bowl of corn kernels.
  • Mix well and drizzle with the prepared mayo dressing.
  • Sprinkle crumbled cheese over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, reserved corn rounds, and more cheese.
  • Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Ensure your grill pan is hot before adding the corn, which helps achieve those desirable char marks.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeno and chili flakes to suit your spice tolerance.
  • Use fresh corn for the best flavor and texture; frozen or canned corn can alter the salad's freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Mexican Street Corn
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